Individual Strawberry Trifles

Cook Time: 25 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients
Marinated strawberries:

* 1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
* 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar

Whipped cream:

* 3 cups heavy cream
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
* 1 (1 pound) fresh pound cake
* 1/3 cup amaretto liqueur
* 2 amaretto cookies, for garnish
* Demerara sugar, for garnish

Directions

In a small shallow casserole dish, toss the strawberries with vinegar
and let stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. After the
strawberries have marinated, check for sweetness, adding sugar if
desired.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, whisk the cream to soft
peaks. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Whip until stiff
peaks. Set aside.

Using a serrated knife, slice pound cake lengthwise into 1/2-inch
thick slices. You will only need 4 slices. Using a 2-inch cookie
cutter, cut out circles from each cake slice. Line up 2 high ball
glasses and place 1 cake circle in the bottom of each. Brush cakes
with amaretto liqueur. Add 2 tablespoons of marinated strawberries and
spread evenly. Using a different tablespoon, add a large dollop of
whipped cream and spread evenly. Add a second layer of cake, pressing
down lightly. Brush with amaretto liqueur. Add 2 tablespoons of
marinated strawberries and spread evenly. Top with a large dollop of
whipped cream, spreading evenly. Use remaining cake, cream and
strawberries to create a more humble trifle dish.

Cover trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate for impromptu
indulgence, Keeping in mind that it will store for up to 2 days.

To serve, remove and discard plastic wrap. Grate amaretto cookie on
top and sprinkle with demerara sugar.