Grilled Doughnut Strawberry Shortcakes

• 1 pound strawberries
• 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 plain glazed doughnuts, slightly stale
• fresh mint, optional

1. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries (reserving a few cute ones, to serve, if you like). Place them into a large mixing bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the vanilla. Taste and add the remaining sugar, if desired.
2. Whip the cream to medium peaks in whatever way you prefer: I'm a big fan of the "shake it in a jar" method.
3. When you're ready to serve, preheat a grill or grill pan (make sure you have an exhaust if you're inside, as this gets smoky!). Place the doughnuts onto the grill, and cook until dark and caramelized: It shouldn't take too long, a minute or so on each side.
4. Set the doughnuts aside to cool for a moment. The sugar coating will turn crisp, like toffee. Slice them in half like a bagel, and fill each with a quarter of the strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
5. Top with a whole strawberry or a sprig of mint, if you like, and then serve!

strawberries, sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, fresh mint

Taken from food52.com/recipes/58997-grilled-doughnut-strawberry-shortcakes (may not work)