Hey! Did everyone have a good weekend? Even though I was super busy I actually had a pretty nice little weekend. One of my favorite parts was brunching with the boyfriend at Gum Tree; a great Aussie inspired cafe in the South Bay. We sat outside because the weather was great, the food was great, and the people watched was great. I LOVE people watching. It’s such a great way to relax and sort of get lost in thought. Sometimes we’ll make up random and funny stories about the people passing by, just to entertain ourselves. Nerdy, yes. Entertaining, absolutely.
Anyway, Tuesday is Valentine’s Day and this is the perfect shake to make a loved one or even just for yourself as a decadent sweet treat. Not only is this milkshake awesome because it’s pretty and pink, but also because it has actual poundcake in it. Oh, and the roasted strawberries…totally awesome and delicious. Roasting them adds depth to this fun dessert. So regardless of what you do this Valentine’s Day, make sure to include this tasty and super simple shake into a part of your day! Seriously. Enjoy, all! xx Jenny
Here are some more yummy strawberry recipes:
Roasted Strawberry Shortcake Shakes
INGREDIENTS
roasted strawberries
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries, cleaned, stemmed and hulled
- 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ to 2 cups store bought pound cake, cubed
- 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream, slightly melted
- 1 cup milk
toppings
- sweetened whipped cream
- pound cake crumbles
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place strawberries, vinegar and sugar in large bowl and toss together.
- Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment, in a single layer, and drizzle with oil.
- Roast strawberries for about 20 to 25 minutes, until slightly shriveled and beginning to juice (you’re lightly roasting the strawberries).
- Allow strawberries to cool, about 20 minutes.
- Pour strawberries, pound cake, ice cream, and milk into a blender, cover and blend until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pound cake crumbs. Serve immediately.
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Somehow I missed this earlier…but, man, roasted strawberries AND poundcake? In a shake? It sounds so crazy it must be out of this world delicious. Thank you, ladies, for always inspiring me in the most mind-blowing ways.
Roasting strawberries? What a great idea! These little shakes look amazing!
I’ve never heard of white balsamic vinegar? can it be substituted with a different type of vinegar?
You can omit the vinegar all together if you want OR just replace it with the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Good luck!
Lemon sounds way better…what’s the purpose of the vinegar?
As soon as I read the recipe title I had no words! This sounds PHENOMENAL and I can’t wait to make this. I’m seriously running out to get fresh strawberries :D
Can you use frozen strawberries? That is all I have and I really want to make this.
Definitely! Just defrost them, drain them and lightly blot them with a paper towel before adding the sugar and vinegar. Good luck!
I don’t get why they say vinegar…can you taste it in the shake?
The balsamic vinegar is for roasting the strawberries..it brings out a sweet, rich and caramelized flavor in the strawberries that translate well in the shake!…but no, you won’t actually taste vinegar in the shake! :)
This looks out of control! I have to get a strawberry shake of some kind today!!!
These sound SO fabulous! I’ve been wanting to try roasting strawberries.
This is such a gorgeous idea – wish I’d read this earlier as I’d have totally had one for breakfast :-)
How utterly divine…that is the prettiest shade of pink. Really romantic for valentines day and above all it looks droolingly delicious!
yum! this recipe sounds great…cake in a cup ;)
I’m intrigued! I’ve never seen a shake that included a roasted ingredient. It looks and sounds so delicious, rich and wonderful.
Amazing. Plain and simple.
No please, this looks DIVINE!!!!!
I’ve never heard of putting roasted strawberries in a shake. Brilliant! And super cute.
I really love the idea of roasting strawberries! This is giving me so many recipe ideas … Thank you :)
Just found your blog and I am in love!! Photos + recipe are top notch. Just lovely!
You were in my neck of the woods being in Hermosa! These shakes look divine. Two of my favorite things combined!!
Catherine
This looks so delicious. It’s making me nostalgic for summer.
Strawberry heaven!
NEED THIS.
AH! Such a good idea. I want to chug it.
how do you ladies come up with this stuff? i’d never even heard of roasting strawberries! this looks delicious!
Roasted strawberries!? I’ve never heard of such a thing – but it sounds AMAZING! Send one of these over ASAP!
You know I’ve never roasted strawberries (and it looks lots more fun than roasting broccoli…LOL).
The shake sounds fab!
Whoa! Yumm eee. I love strawberry shakes, and the roasting is a fantastic idea. I can’t wait to try this.