Strawberry - Chocolate Cinnamon Basil Cobbler

Cinnamon Basil and Strawberries

Lemon Dill Savory Salts

As my abundance of basil continues, I have been drying various basils, and using them in everything! From savory herb salts  to pestos to desserts.

 I made this dessert for tonight and thought I would share the recipe:

Strawberry - Chocolate Cinnamon Basil Cobbler

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup Valrhona unsweetened cocoa                             
1 cup sugar
2 cups pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon basil, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup of milk
1 pint of strawberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Place the butter, cocoa, and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a 3 quart glass baking dish. Place in the oven for 3-5 minutes to melt the butter. Remove from the oven and stir until well blended.

Meanwhile, in a medum bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon basil, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and the remaining 3/4 cup sugar. Add the milk and stir until the mixture is smooth. Spoon onto the melted butter cocoa mixture, but do not stir.

Sprinkle with the strawberries. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.

Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

It tastes great served with a dopple of Whipped Cream made with minced Cinnamon Basil.