Learn how to make Strawberries and Cream! It's a simple, decadent dessert with classic flavors and fast and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect no-cook dessert for Valentine's Day, special occasions, and last-minute dinner guests.
Want more easy strawberry dessert recipes? Try Strawberry Bread and Banana Strawberry Pudding next!
❤️You're Going to Love This
- Simple dessert. Easy, elegant dessert with the classic combination of strawberries and cream -- perfect for hot summer days.
- Sweet and juicy. Ripe strawberries macerated in a bit of sugar create the most luscious strawberry syrup.
- Soft and fluffy. Soft, homemade whipped cream is light and airy and perfectly sweetened.
- Fast and easy. Easy, effortless dessert that takes just a few minutes of prep and a handful of simple ingredients.
🍓Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Fresh strawberries. When picking out strawberries at the store or farmers market, look for firm, plump, shiny, fresh berries that are red all the way to the top -- even under the green stems.
- Granulated sugar AND powdered sugar. Granulated sugar is best for macerating fruit -- powdered sugar can make the juices cloudy. Powdered sugar is best for whipped cream without any granules of sugar -- and the little bit of cornstarch helps stabilize it.
- Flavor extracts. In addition to vanilla extract, which is so lovely with the juicy berries, I add a teeny, tiny bit of almond extract for subtle what's-that? flavor. Too much can easily overpower, so start small and add as needed.
- Cold heavy cream. Look for heavy whipping cream or heavy cream -- they're the same thing. Regular whipping cream has a lower milk fat and won't whip up as sturdily as heavy cream with a higher fat content.
🥣How to Make Strawberries and Cream
Step 1: Place the sliced strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Add the granulated sugar and extracts. Gently toss to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes up to a couple of hours.
Step 2: With an electric mixer -- beaters or whisk attachment -- whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until medium peaks form -- the peaks are soft and hold their shape with a droopy tip.
Step 3: To serve, spoon whipped cream into a small serving dish. Top with macerated strawberry slices and more whipped cream. If desired, sprinkle with fresh lemon zest.
Enjoy!
👉Top Tip: Chill the heavy cream until you're ready to start whipping. It whips up faster and airier when it's really cold.
☑️Tips
- Choose plump, firm, shiny strawberries that are bright red all the way under the green cap.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the strawberries and whipped cream to taste.
- Keep a close eye on the cream, it's easy to go from not whipped enough to overwhipped in the blink of an eye.
🎁Storage
- Store leftover macerated berries in the refrigerator for a few days. They will get softer and juicier and make a great topping for yogurt or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftover whipped cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two. If it becomes runny, gently whip it until it is fluffy and creamy again. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Use leftover strawberries and cream on pancakes, waffles, pound cake, or strawberry shortcake.
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📖 Recipe
How to Make Strawberries and Cream
Ingredients
Macerated Strawberries
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tabelspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract, optional
Soft Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the strawberries in a medium bowl. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla, and almond extract and gently toss to combine. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, up to a couple of hours.
- In a large bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to medium peaks -- the cream is soft and holds its peak with a slightly droopy tip.
- To serve, spoon cream into a bowl, top with strawberries and more whipped cream. If desired, sprinkle with a little lemon zest.
Notes
- Choose plump, firm, shiny strawberries that are bright red all the way under the green cap.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the strawberries and whipped cream to taste.
- Chill the heavy cream until you're ready to start whipping. It whips up faster and airier when it's really cold.
- Keep a close eye on the cream, it's easy to go from not whipped enough to overwhipped in the blink of an eye.
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