3 c  HULLED FRESH STRAWBERRIES
6 tb CREME DE CASIS
4 tb SUGAR
1 c  CHILLED WHIPPING CREAM
1 ts VANILLA EXTRACT
12 oz POUND CAKE,cut into 1/2"
Slices
2 pt Baskets strawberries, hulled
Sliced

Puree 3 cups berries with cassis and 2 tablespoons sugar in processor.
Strain through sieve to remove seeds. Cover and Refrigerate until well
chillded. (strawberry sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead).

Using electric mixer, whip cream with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and
vanilla in large bowl to soft peaks (Whipped cream can be prepared 4 hours
ahead. Cover and refrigerate)

Arrange pound cake slices on plates. Top cake with sliced berries. Spoon
strawberry sauce over. Top with whipped cream and serve.