Drizzled in an apple-ginger syrup, the juicy strawberries and blueberries add a flavorful flair to this star-shaped pound cake. Topped with a scoop of vanilla or ginger ice cream, one slice of this Independence Day delight and you're sure to see fireworks.

Grilled Pound Cake with Seasonal Berries and Apple-Ginger Syrup

1/3 cup Apple NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® All Natural 100% Juice
3 slices (1/8-inch-thick) fresh ginger, smashed
1/2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 basket (16 ounces) strawberries, sliced
3/4 cup (one 4.4-ounce container) blueberries
1 (10.75-ounce) package frozen pound cake, thawed
Nonstick cooking spray
3 1/4-inch or smaller star cookie cutters
1 container (14 ounces) Vanilla Bean or Ginger HÄAGEN-DAZS Five Ice Cream

1. Combine Juicy Juice, ginger and sugar in glass 2-cup measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 2 minutes or until bubbly. Allow ginger to steep for 10 minutes. Remove ginger and refrigerate syrup for 1 hour or until ready to use.
2. Combine strawberries and blueberries in medium bowl; drizzle with apple-ginger syrup. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (can be made up to one day ahead).
3. Cut pound cake in half; then cut into ½-inch-thick slices lengthwise (making 8 slices total). Using star-shaped cookie cutter, cut pound cake into star shapes, if desired. Spray grill pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat pan over medium heat. Grill pound cake for about 2 minutes per side until golden.
4. To Serve: Place one slice of grilled pound cake in each of 8 bowls. Top with a scoop of ice cream and a scoop of berries and syrup.

Makes 8 servings.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 6 mins
Cooling Time: 1 hr refrigerating

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 270 Calories from Fat: 100 Total Fat: 12 g Saturated Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 85 mg Sodium: 160 mg Carbohydrates: 37 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sugars: 25 g Protein: 5 g

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