Strawberry-Almond Shortbread Napolean with Basil and Gran Riserva Balsamico | California Olive Ranch

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche
• 1 cup whole toasted almonds, skin on
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, skin on, slightly toasted
• 2 cups strawberries, cut in wedges
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/4 cups heavy (whipping) cream
• Pulp of 1/2 vanilla bean
• 2 tablespoons Lucini 10 Year Gran Riserva Balsamico
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves