Easy 3-Ingredient Crushed Strawberry and Cream Dessert
Make this quick and easy 3-ingredient strawberry dessert using mashed strawberries, sugar, and cream. A simple, no-cook recipe that is ready in minutes!
Servings: 2
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Strawberries 300 g
- ¼ cup Heavy cream 50 ml
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar same in metric or ½ teaspoon stevia
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries. First, remove the green tops from the strawberries. Give them a good wash and pat them dry. Then, cut them into small, similar-sized pieces. This makes them easier to crush.1½ cups Strawberries
- Crush with Sugar. Next, place the strawberry pieces into your bowl. Sprinkle the brown sugar over them. Now, take your fork and start crushing and mashing them. You don't want a smooth puree; you want a rough, chunky texture with lots of juicy liquid.1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- Add the Cream. Now, pour the heavy cream into the bowl with the crushed strawberries.¼ cup Heavy cream
- Mix and Crush Again. Use your fork to mix everything together. As you mix, give the strawberries a few more light crushes. This helps the pink juices swirl into the white cream, creating a beautiful pink color and a creamy strawberries and whipped cream dessert. Stop when the cream is thick and holds its shape.
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Notes
- Best Served Fresh: This strawberry and cream dessert is at its best right after making it. The cream is at its fluffiest and the strawberries are perfectly juicy.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prep the strawberries (crush them with sugar) up to 2 hours ahead. Keep them covered in the fridge and fold in the cold cream just before serving.
- Cream Temperature is Key: For the thickest, creamiest texture, make sure your heavy cream is very cold straight from the refrigerator.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste your strawberries! If they are very sweet, you can reduce the sugar slightly. If they are tart, you might want to add a little more.
- Storage: Store any strawberry and cream dessert leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. The strawberries will release more liquid over time, making them softer but still delicious.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
