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Recipe by Estee Kafra

Jar of Strawberry Heaven

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Parve Parve
Medium Medium
8 Servings
Allergens
1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Diets

I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t love strawberry shortcake! Here is a fun way to serve this summery treat. Use the basil for a gourmet twist. This can easily be made dairy or parve, making it the perfect Shavuot dessert option. I like to use the short and wide jars, as opposed to the taller, narrower ones.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 6 eggs

  • 1 and 3/4 cups sugar

  • zest of 1 lemon plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

  • 6 tablespoons oil

Cream

  • 2 9-oz. (226-g.) containers non-dairy whipping cream 

  • 1 pound (450 grams) frozen strawberries, thawed

  • 1 teaspoon Gefen Vanilla Extract

Strawberries

  • 1 pint (226 grams) strawberries, stems removed, and cut into slices

  • 3 basil leaves, washed and cut into a chiffonade (very thin slices), optional

  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Prepare Dessert

1.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). 

2.

Line two 9×13-inch pans or one large roasting pan with Gefen Parchment Paper, beat eggs on high speed for 10 minutes, adding the sugar in slow intervals.

3.

Add the remaining cake ingredients and beat for just a few more seconds, just until incorporated.

4.

Pour into lined pans and bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top springs back and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.

5.

Prepare the strawberry whip: Beat the whipping cream, and then add remaining ingredients.

6.

Meanwhile, macerate the strawberries by combining them with sugar and basil, if using, and lemon juice. Let the strawberries rest at room temperature for 20 minutes until the strawberries are juicy and the sugar has dissolved.

7.

Use a glass or the lid of a jar to cut circles out of the cake, and place a cake circle at the bottom of each jar.

8.

Top with a few spoons of the macerated strawberries and some strawberry whip.

9.

Garnish with strawberries and lemon peel, or basil.

Tips:

Make the cake and cream ahead of time. Macerate berries and assemble up to six hours before serving.

Notes:

For a great shortcut, use store bought sponge cake, cut into slices and then into round disks. Consult with a rabbi about how to check strawberries for bugs. 

Credits

Photography: Lisa Monahan  Styling: Chanie Nayman 

Jar of Strawberry Heaven

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Kaplan Kaplan
Kaplan Kaplan
5 years ago

One cake Can i make it into one big cake?

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Cnooymow{shman
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Reply to  Kaplan Kaplan
5 years ago

Totally!

Yocheved
Yocheved
6 years ago

Freezer Hi I was wondering if I can fully prepare these jars in advance and freeze and take out a bit before serving? Thank you

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Cnooymow{shman
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Reply to  Yocheved
6 years ago

I would be nervous that the cake would get soggy and the glasses might crack from the change in temp.

Esther B
Esther B
7 years ago

Can these be frozen? Can these ‘jars of strawberry heaven’ be frozen?

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Cnooymow{shman
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Reply to  Esther B
7 years ago

The components, besides the fresh strawberries, can. Be careful with the glass. See if there is a pyrex sort of option instead.

Cnooymow{shman
Cnooymow{shman
Reply to  Cnooymow{shman
7 years ago

Or maybe do plastic little cups with lids!