A dessert from the black team during MasterChef Ireland 2012

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet shortcrust pastry (ready made)
  • 250 g strawberries
  • 250 g raspberries 72 tbsp vanilla essence
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 2 tblsp caster sugar
  • 1 tblsp water

Method

  • Cut the shortcrust pastry into 6 4 inch squares. Sprinkle with caster sugar and bake for 10 mins and 170 degrees.
  • Place the strawberries in a pot and simmer for 10 mins with 1 tbsp sugar and a little water. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Whip the cream with the vanilla essence until stiff peaks form
  • To plate, place a square of pastry on a plate. Top with a little strawberry compote. Raspberries and a tablespoon of the cream