GRILLED POUND CAKE WITH BERRIES

Grilled Pound Cake with Berries image

The toasty flavor of lightly grilled pound cake makes it the perfect accompaniment for summertime berries. Lemon-kissed whipping cream is a delightful finishing touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons butter, softened
6 slices pound cake (about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, 2 tablespoons sugar and mint; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Beat in remaining sugar. Add lemon juice and zest; beat until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Spread butter over both sides of cake slices. Grill, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until light golden brown. Serve with berry mixture and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.