Strawberry Sundaes

Through most of June, my favorite dessert is a bowl full of hulled strawberries, splashed with heavy cream, a spoonful of sugar, and a sprinkle of the coarsest salt. The salt acts as foil to the sugar and fat, lifting the whole bowl beyond the sum of its parts. When strawberries are hit-or-miss, blending them gives them safety in numbers. The crunch of the dry meringue lends texture to an otherwise ubiquitous treat. Note: This strawberry purée freezes wonderfully and is my preferred way to