Grilled Pound Cake with Basil-Plum Compote SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 6 large plums (about 1½-2 lbs.), pitted and quartered ½ cup sugar ¼ cup sweet Riesling, or other dessert wine 10 basil leaves, bruised, plus more for serving 1 (12-oz.) pound cake (see my recipe for pound cake) , cut into 8 slices 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Mascarpone cheese, beaten to lighten and make fluffy, for serving INST RUCTIONS 1 . Combine the plums, sugar, and Riesling in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally , until liquid is slightly thick, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil; let cool to room temperature. Discard basil. 2. Heat a charcoal grill or set a gas grill to medium (Alternately , heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat). Brush both sides of pound cake slices with melted butter. Grill, flipping once, until toasted, about 1 -2 minutes. Divide cake between serving plates and top with plum compote. Garnish with a dollop of mascarpone and a small bay leaf for garnish.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:54:23 +0000
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