Strawberries and cream dessert
An easy recipe for strawberries and cream when you want dessert quickly.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (16 oz)
- 6-8 biscuits or cookies
- 2 tablespoons of sugar granulated or brown
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 fresh peppermint or mint leaves for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull and chop the strawberries into quarters and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the granulated or brown sugar to the bowl and mix. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to melt.
- In a 2nd bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer or electric mixer for a couple of minutes until stiff.
- Break the biscuits by hand or with a rolling pin, and place them at the bottom of each serving cup.
- Add the strawberries and cream to each serving cup, alternating as you go.
- (Optional) Garnish with fresh mint or peppermint leaves.
- Serve immediately, or place in fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
You can use any type of biscuits or cookies, such as:
- amaretti biscuits
- shortbread cookies
- gingerbread cookies
- butter cookies
- biscotti
- granola
- sugar cookies
- graham crackers
- galettes breton (biscuits)
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 491mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates are approximate. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual.
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