Wimbledon Strawberries & Cream
A light and refreshing summer dessert inspired by a Wimbledon tradition. Sweet strawberries are macerated in sugar and served with whipped cream for a classic treat that's easy to make but looks elegant.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh Strawberries hulled & sliced
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream chilled
- 1/3 cup Powdered or Icing Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the sliced strawberries and regular sugar together in a medium bowl until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Place the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for about 1 minute, until you have a creamy texture and soft peaks form.
- Spoon the strawberries along with the strawberry sauce evenly into small serving bowls. Add about 2 tablespoons of the whipped vanilla cream on top of the strawberries, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- The sweeter the berries, the better the dessert. Local, in-season strawberries will have the best flavor and juiciness.
- For best results when whipping cream, place your bowl and beaters in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes first.
- Whip until soft peaks form. Overwhipping can quickly turn it grainy or even into butter!
- Depending on your berries, you may want more or less white sugar. Taste as you go and adjust accordingly.
- Toss the sliced strawberries with a bit of sugar and let them sit for 10–15 minutes to release their juices and become even more flavorful.
- This dessert is best enjoyed right after assembling so the cream stays fluffy and the strawberries don’t get too soft.
- You can prep the whipped cream and macerated strawberries a few hours in advance. Just keep them chilled and assemble right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 26.5gProtein: 1.7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 20mgSugar: 26gVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.5mg
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