Grilled strawberries with vanilla ice cream and jam

6 servings

40 minutes

This dessert is a true embodiment of the passion of Italian cuisine, combining the freshness of berries, the richness of red wine, and the tenderness of vanilla ice cream. Grilling gives strawberries a deep caramelized flavor, highlighting their natural sweetness and slight tartness. The mixture of reduced wine and blackberry jam adds exquisite fruity richness, transforming ordinary berries into a gastronomic wonder. Serving it on vanilla ice cream makes the dessert even more tempting, creating a contrast between warm strawberries and cold creamy texture. This recipe is not just a treat but a masterful blend of flavors that awakens emotions and enjoyment. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a summer evening under the stars.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 184.4
• Proteins: 1.2g
• Fats: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 23.4g

Ingredients

• Strawberry: 900 g
• Red wine: 3 glass
• Blackberry jam: 100 g
• Vanilla ice cream: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Strawberries should be baked over nearly burnt coals (for example, after you have grilled the main dishes). If you are using wood, throw a little on top of the coals to keep smoke coming.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 900 g

2. Periodically turn the berries. They should not have grill marks: the berries should gradually bake and soften.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 900 g

3. Meanwhile, simmer the wine over medium heat until it reduces to 2⁄3 cup. Add jam or honey and stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red wine: 3 glasss
   • Blackberry jam: 100 g

4. When the strawberries turn dark raspberry color and are fully cooked (about 30 minutes), mix them with the prepared wine and jam mixture. Pour the resulting mixture over vanilla ice cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 900 g
   • Red wine: 3 glasss
   • Blackberry jam: 100 g
   • Vanilla ice cream:  to taste