Stewed Strawberry and Rhubarb Dessert

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Fresh strawberries and rhubarb are stewed until tender, then drizzled with fresh cream for a super simple yet delicious summer dessert.

Ingredients

6 cups peeled and chopped rhubarb
2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup half-and-half, or as needed

Directions

1 Combine rhubarb, strawberries, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix well so that the sugar evenly coats the fruit. Let stand for 15 minutes.
2 Add fruit and sugar mixture to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat and let cool.
3 Spoon small portions of the stewed fruit into bowls. Drizzle each serving with a few tablespoons of half-and-half.