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How to Make Strawberries and Cream

Learn how to make Strawberries and Cream with fresh, juicy strawberries and soft, fluffy whipped cream. Fast easy recipe that takes minutes to prep, and the perfect dessert for strawberry season.   
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg