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Strawberry Heaven

A delightful and refreshing dessert featuring layers of strawberries, cream, and a hint of vanilla, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for macerating strawberries
Cream Layer
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
  • 4 whole strawberries for topping
  • mint leaves fresh for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Strawberries
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
Make Whipped Cream
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble Dessert
  1. In serving glasses, layer the macerated strawberries followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until glasses are filled.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Top each glass with a whole strawberry and a mint leaf for garnish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries. This dessert can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until serving.

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