Tomatoes with Lightly Whipped Cream

tomatoes with lightly whipped cream
Photo: CHELSEA CAVANAUGH

To enjoy ripe, juicy tomatoes in a new way, try this ethereal riff on traditional Caprese salad, with unsweetened whipped cream standing in for the mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • Assorted tomatoes, such as cherry, heirloom, plum, or beefsteak

  • Flaky sea salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • Fresh basil leaves

  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Lightly whip cream in a cold bowl until soft peaks form (it'll take about a minute). Cut larger tomatoes into thick slices; halve smaller ones or leave them whole. Arrange them on a platter with dollops of cream and season with flaky salt and pepper. Top with basil and a splash of oil to serve.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, September 2017

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