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Fresh strawberries and whipped cream layered in a glass dessert cup.

Strawberries and Whipped Cream

Angela
Sweet strawberries and vanilla whipped cream are a perfect pairing for a simple but elegant dessert. This easy recipe is light, fluffy, healthy, & yummy. It is a wonderful make-ahead dessert that is gluten-free & nut-free. Just 4 ingredients for this spring & summer recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • hand mixer
  • metal mixing bowl for optimal results

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries diced
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Place metal bowl & beaters in the freezer for one hour. Be sure to select a large enough bowl to allow the cream to expand as it is whipped.
  • When 5 minutes remain, add the carton of whipping cream to the freezer as well. Once all items are chilled and ready, get the electric hand mixer fitted with the chilled beaters.
  • Pour 1 C of heavy whipping cream into the chilled metal bowl. Add the sugar and vanilla also.
  • Using the mixer set on medium, beat for a few seconds and turn up to medium-high to high immediately. Beat on high for 2 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  • Once the whipped cream is ready keep chilled in the refrigerator while prepping the strawberries.
  • Dice strawberries into small pieces.
  • If using clear tall glass, layer strawberries with the vanilla whipped cream. Depending on how tall your glass is it may be 2-4 layers. If using a shallow bowl, spoon in the strawberries and top with whipped cream.
  • Whipped cream can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

STORING & MAKE AHEAD -
  • The whipped cream will hold for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  • Layer these up to 6 hours ahead of time to serve later.
TIPS:
  • Use real heavy cream, do not substitute with low-fat dairy.
  • Use a combination of 3 berries, not just strawberries. Try 1 cup of each blueberries, raspberries, & strawberries. 

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 592IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword easy, fruit, gluten-free, grain-free, no bake, sandwich, lunch, dinner, easy, simple, sweet
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