Strawberry Galette with Basil Whipped Cream

Name: Strawberry Galette with Basil Whipped Cream
Yield: serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, patted dry and chopped; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese; All-purpose flour, for dusting; Pâte Brisée (page 322; do not divide into 2 disks); 1 pound strawberries, hulled (about 3 cups); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 large egg yolk, for egg wash; 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

January 24, 2012

This springtime stunner is gorgeous to behold—and very enjoyable to eat. Thinly sliced strawberries are laid in a concentric pattern atop a large round of pastry dough. Although the galette needs no embellishment, basil-infused cream lends a sophisticated touch to each slice.

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