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Strawberry Balsamic Glaze with Coconut Whipped Cream and Fruit Leather

This dish features ripe strawberries transformed through a balsamic reduction, creating a tangy and sweet glaze. It is paired with creamy coconut whipped cream and homemade fruit leather, resulting in a layered dessert with contrasting textures—smooth, sticky, and chewy—without the need for baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar good quality
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk chilled overnight
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup optional, for sweetness
  • 1 cup dried fruit (e.g., apricots, mango slices) for fruit leather
  • 2 tbsp water for blending and dehydration

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet or dehydrator
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Place sliced strawberries in a saucepan and cook over medium heat along with balsamic vinegar, stirring regularly. Watch as the mixture thickens and releases a fragrant, jam-like aroma, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Reduce the heat and let the strawberry mixture simmer until it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Chill the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to solidify the cream on top. Open the can without shaking and scoop out the solid coconut cream into a mixing bowl.
  4. Whisk the coconut cream with a hand mixer or a whisk until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Optional: add a tablespoon of maple syrup for extra sweetness. Set aside.
  5. Prepare the fruit leather by blending dried fruit with water until smooth. Spread this puree thinly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or dehydrator tray.
  6. Dehydrate in a warm oven (around 140°F) or a food dehydrator until the fruit leather is dry and pliable, about 4-6 hours. Once done, peel it off and cut into strips.
  7. Assemble the dessert by creating a layer of the balsamic-glazed strawberries on a plate, topped with a dollop of coconut whipped cream, and garnished with strips of fruit leather for added flavor and texture.
  8. Enjoy immediately to experience the contrast between the tangy glaze, fluffy whipped cream, and chewy fruit leather slices.