Strawberry and Cream
This strawberry and cream is simple, elegant, and irresistibly delicious! It comes together in minutes, balancing juicy, sweet strawberries with rich, velvety cream. Whether you’re craving a light summer treat or a quick indulgence, this recipe is pure bliss in every bite!
What Cream is Good with Strawberries?
The best cream to pair with strawberries is heavy cream because of its rich texture and ability to whip into soft, airy peaks. For this strawberries and cream recipe, you only need a few simple ingredients: heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh strawberries. With just a quick mix and a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a light and luscious dessert that’s effortlessly delicious!
How to Make Strawberry Cream
To make sweet whipped cream, start by adding heavy cream to a mixing bowl and whisking on medium to high speed. I used speed 4 on my KitchenAid mixer, but you can use any electric mixer or a hand whisk. Whip the heavy cream until it just begins to form soft peaks, then add powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract. Continue whisking for a few more minutes, or until you reach your desired consistency for filling or topping your treats. The strawberries join the scene later but it is perfect!
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What to Use as Heavy Cream Substitute?
If you run out of heavy cream but have the following items in your fridge you are in luck.
- Butter and Milk Method: Combine ⅓ cup melted butter with ⅔ cup room-temperature whole milk. Let the milk come close to room temperature before mixing to prevent the butter from solidifying. Whisk the mixture well or blend it on high speed for 1 minute until fully combined. For the best results in achieving soft or stiff peaks for your strawberries and cream, refrigerate the mixture overnight before whipping it with powdered sugar.
- Half-and-Half Method: Whisk very cold half-and-half until it thickens, ensuring your mixing bowl is also cold. To help it whip into stiff peaks, mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter into 1 cup of half-and-half, then whisk until fully incorporated.
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Strawberry and Cream
Equipment
- 1 mixer
Ingredients
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 9 tbsp powder sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb strawberries
Instructions
- Add the heavy whipping cream to a bowl and start whisking on medium speed (setting 4 on a KitchenAid mixer) for a few minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whisking for a few more minutes until you reach your desired consistency. I whisked mine until it had a mix of soft and stiff peaks, perfect for filling donuts.
- Serve with fresh strawberries and enjoy!
