4.9 from 54 votes
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries and Cream is a simple and tasty dessert! Fresh strawberries and vanilla-infused cream make the ultimate summer treat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) strawberries
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream double cream, or whipping cream, half and half, single cream or vegan cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: sprig of mint
Instructions
- Cut off and discard the green tops off the strawberries. Cut any larger strawberries into halves or quarters.
- Add the strawberries to a bowl, sprinkle them with the sugar and gently toss to coat. Set aside for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir the vanilla into the cream, then pour over the strawberries.
- You can eat them right away, but they taste even better if they sit in the fridge for half an hour or so for the strawberries to infuse the vanilla cream.
- Divide into bowls and serve.
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Notes
- Serving Suggestions
- For a slightly thicker cream, whip the heavy whipping cream to infuse air until a thick foam is formed.
- Choose bright vibrant red strawberries for best results as they contain the best natural sweetness.
- Make sure the sugar fully dissolves on the strawberries before pouring the cream over them.
- You can eat this dessert right away, but it tastes much better after sitting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to incorporate.
- Add a drizzle of Homemade Strawberry Syrup on top for additional strawberry flavor.
- Watch the tennis match with strawberries n cream and a glass of Cucumber Collins Cocktail.
- Add some additional fruit flavor by drizzling with Mango Syrup, or Raspberry Syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
455IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
85mg
(94%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.