10half-inch slices of Sara Lee pound cake, cut into rounds
Whipped Cream
1cupheavy whipping cream
1tablespoongranulated sugar
Whipped Chocolate Ganache
1cupheavy whipping cream
1/2cup (4 oz.)dark chocolate wafers or chips
Optional
Sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
Strawberry Preparation
Cut off the leaves and stem
Place the cut side of the strawberry onto a cutting board and cut a slit from the tip down to about three-quarters of the strawberry. Make sure not to cut all the way through.
Rotate the strawberry 90 degrees and cut a slit from the tip down to about three-quarters of the strawberry. Make sure not to cut all the way through.
Lightly part the strawberry wedges while keeping the wedges intact with the base.
Whipped Cream
Combine the heavy cream and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
Whisk on 2nd to highest (I set my Kitchen Aid to 8) speed until soft peaks begin to form. Then, increase the speed to the highest setting (my Kitchen Aid was set to 10) until stiff peaks form.*
Whipped Ganache
Heat the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steamy and right before boiling.
Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate wafers or chips and set aside for about 2 minutes to allow the cream to seep between all spaces.
Whisk gently until all the chocolate is uniformly incorporated and a smooth consistency is formed.
Chill covered for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Pour into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
Whisk on 2nd to highest (I set my Kitchen Aid to 8) speed until soft peaks begin to form. Then, increase the speed to the highest setting (my Kitchen Aid was set to 10) until stiff peaks form.*
Assembly
Place a dollop of either the whipped cream or whipped ganache onto a disc of pound cake.
Place a strawberry, base side down, on top of the dollop, and press down lightly to secure.
Pipe the whipped topping into the opening of the strawberry.
Garnish with sprinkles
Repeat with remaining strawberries and pound cake discs.
Notes
*If you can invert the bowl over your head without anything falling on your head, it's ready!