Ripe strawberries release their juices with a little sugar and basil, then a few turns of the mill change everything: Place des Épices’ organic Tellicherry black pepper, intense and fruity with delicate citrus notes, lingers long and elegant.

Serves 4 · 10 min + 15 min resting

  1. Hull and halve 1 lb (450 g) ripe strawberries.
  2. Toss them with 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp aged balsamic vinegar and a few torn basil leaves.
  3. Let stand for 15 minutes so they release their juices.
  4. Just before serving, add a few turns of the Tellicherry pepper mill and serve with vanilla ice cream or mascarpone.

The star of this recipe: Black Peppercorn Tellicherry, by Place des Épices.

— Clipperton