There's something timelessly delightful about the combination of strawberries and cream. The sweetness of ripe, juicy strawberries contrasts perfectly with the smooth, velvety cream, creating a dessert that’s as simple as it is indulgent. This peak summer treat never fails to bring a smile to your face and it's ALMOST like we went to Wimbledon this summer.... but we didn't!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I've been a strawberry kid since I was born. My mom would serve strawberries with a sprinkle of sugar for dessert all summer long! We took that up a notch one summer when we went to Wimbledon (hello we're 3 generations of Dalkin's that LOVE tennis) and ate basically strawberries and cream for a week straight. It's always been my go to dessert and it's the perfect way to end a summer meal with quite literally ZERO effort! No baking. No messy kitchen. Just a bowl of strawberries and some prepped whipped cream. Side note: the sour cream is not traditional but absolutely mandatory for peak flavor!
FYI: This recipe is part of an incredible 90-minute Late Summer Dinner Party Menu that will truly impress any guests and you won't break a sweat!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Strawberries
- Heavy cream chilled
- Full fat sour cream
- Powdered sugar
- Pure vanilla extract optional
- Brown sugar for serving
- Full ingredient list is in the recipe box below along with measurements and directions!
How to Make
Whip the chilled heavy cream in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment for about a minute. Once you hit soft peaks, add the sour cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to whisk until the peaks are more firm.
Serve immediately with strawberries with a sprinkle of brown sugar on top.
Tips & Tricks
No need to overcomplicate anything on this one. Since there are so few ingredients, just be sure to buy the best quality strawberries as possible along with all the ingredients for the whipped cream. Full fat all the way.
FAQ's
Where did Strawberries and Cream originate?
Strawberries and cream is a classic english dessert, often enjoyed in the summer. The tradition dates back centuries and is popular in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. It's a big part of Wimbledon too.
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Strawberries and Cream
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries washed and hulled
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- ⅓ cup full fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar for serving
Instructions
- Whip the chilled heavy cream in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment for about a minute. Once you hit soft peaks, add the sour cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to whisk until the peaks are more firm.
- Serve immediately with strawberries with a sprinkle of brown sugar on top.
