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.
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                 Yields       
                8 Servings