Rhubarb Cake with Pastry Cream and Macerated Local Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 overflowing pint small strawberries, stems removed and cut into quarters
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) melted unsalted butter, plus more solid butter to grease the baking dish
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus more to prep the baking dish
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups diced rhubarb
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons each lemon zest and juice
• 2 cups heavy cream, plus 1/4 cup for the slurry
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Meyer lemon, zested
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed for garnish
• Micro basil, to top

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