Description
Sweet strawberries and cream dance together in this classic dessert, promising pure indulgence. Creamy vanilla-infused clouds embrace fresh berries, creating a luxurious treat that melts effortlessly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and hull fresh strawberries, then slice them into delicate, uniform pieces.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over strawberries and allow them to rest for 15 minutes, releasing their natural juices and intensifying their sweetness.
- Select a chilled mixing bowl and pour heavy cream into it, whipping vigorously until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract into the cream, continuing to whip until firm, glossy peaks form.
- Delicately integrate the macerated strawberries into the whipped cream, using gentle folding motions to maintain the cream’s airy texture.
- Transfer the luscious mixture into serving vessels, ensuring an even distribution of strawberries throughout.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cream to set to a perfect, chilled consistency.
- Before presenting, optionally embellish with additional fresh strawberry slices or a few sprigs of mint for an elegant visual finish.
Notes
- Maceration Magic: Let strawberries sit with sugar to release natural juices and intensify sweetness, creating a more complex flavor profile.
- Whipping Wisdom: Ensure heavy cream is cold for faster and more stable peaks, using a chilled bowl and whisk for best results.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Incorporate strawberries carefully to maintain the cream’s airy texture, preventing deflation of whipped cream.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap heavy cream with coconut cream for a vegan version, or use sugar-free alternatives for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg