Strawberry Basil Tea Sandwiches With Devonshire Cream Recipe 455 Food

STRAWBERRY & BASIL TEA SANDWICHES WITH DEVONSHIRE CREAM RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Combine the Devonshire cream, basil, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Fold until well combined. Spread a thin layer of the cream on one side of each slice of bread. Add an even layer of cucumber slices to four of the bread slices then top the cucumbers with an even layer of strawberry slices. Place the other four slices of bread (with the cream) cream-side down on the strawberry slices. Slice the crust off the sandwiches. Then slice each sandwich into 4 small triangles. COOK'S NOTES: You can make your own Devonshire cream with cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream. Just beat 4 oz of cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Slowly add a 1/2 cup of heavy cream and mix until stiff peaks form.

STRAWBERRIES WITH DEVONSHIRE CREAM

Steps:

• Whip cream cheese until softened.
• Gradually add cream until the mixture is smooth.
• Next stir in the vanilla extract.
• Add powdered sugar to taste.
• Wash and hull the strawberries and place in a separate bowl.
• Keep berries and cream mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• When serving, dish the strawberries into individual serving dishes, such as bowls or goblets.
• Spoon the cream over the berries and serve!
• May garnish with a mint leave if desired.

STRAWBERRY AND BASIL SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in 1 cup buttermilk, and stir just until combined. Fold in strawberries and basil.
• Dust a work surface lightly with flour and divide dough in 1/2. Shape each portion into a 3/4-inch-thick circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Brush tops of scones with 2 tablespoons buttermilk and lightly sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.