Strawberries and Cream (2024)

Published: Jun 1, 2019 · Modified: Mar 7, 2024 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

Strawberries and Cream (Mexican Fresas con Crema) is the simplest, best and delicious no bake dessert one can make.The combination offresh whipped cream and strawberries is truly a treat! Thiscan be prepared in under 10 minutesand isabout 400 calories per serving.

About Strawberries and Cream

Coming back to strawberries and cream also known as strawberry parfait or strawberry fool, I call this the best lazy dessert recipe. I have a good reason to say that. Weekends are the time when I am usually lazy and I really don't feel like cooking and baking. I love to just sit and relax with my loved ones.

My family loves dessert and it is only weekends we get to sit and spend some time together eating and chatting. On one such weekend, to satisfy sweet cravings for all of us, I ended up preparing this quick dessert specially because strawberries were in season.

My husband says that this is a popular food choice among tennis fans during Wimbledon Grand Slam. See FAQs for more information. This recipe is also called as Strawberries Romanoff where some variants use sour cream instead of whipped cream. If you combine sour cream, evaporated milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla, and pour this mixture over strawberries, you get Mexican Fresas con Crema.

Fresh strawberries are available in plenty in the Farmer's market and nearby grocery stores where I live. When it is peak strawberry season, I make sure to get a large batch of these sweet nature's goodnessand prepare different delicacies.I must say that this dessertis one of the best way to enjoy the fresh strawberries. What according to you is the best way to eat fresh strawberries?

If you love desserts that combine fruits and whipped cream, then check out the easy fruit and cream recipe and the must-try peaches and cream dessert. If you love bold flavors, then try our tropical fruit salad in coconut sauce recipe.

Ingredients

• Strawberries - pairs really well with cream. Use strawberries that are juicy and sweet. You can also use frozen strawberries to make this dessert any time of the year. You can use a variety of berries if you prefer.
• Sugar - helps to enhance the sweetness of the strawberries. When strawberries are tossed in sugar, it extracts the liquid from the strawberries making the dessert more flavorful. Use powdered sugar or confectioners sugar if needed.
• Heavy Cream - adds a rich taste and creamy light texture to this dessert. Use whipping cream, half and half, condensed milk, or a combination of these if preferred.
• Vanilla extract - add sweet flavor of vanilla to the dessert.

Refer to the recipe card for a complete list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Step by Step Recipe

Step 1 - In a large bowl, add strawberries, sugar, vanilla extract and mix well.Keep this aside for 10 mins (preferably 1 hour) so that the juices are released from the fruit. If you are in hurry you can skip this or used powdered sugar.

Step 2 - In another bowl, whip together heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract till you get medium stiff peaks.This dessert tastes the best when served chill.Arrange strawberries and cream in layers and keep in refrigerator till you are ready to serve. So this is perfect as a no-bake and make-ahead dessert!

Expert Tips

1. You can use any type of cream of your choice. Some love to combine sour cream, condensed milk, cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, etc., to make delicious and decadent strawberry and cream parfaits.
2. Strawberries and cream dessert tastes best when served chill.
3. Substitute sugarwith confectioners (powdered) sugarin the recipe if needed.
4. For easy whipping,make sure the cream, bowl, and whisk are cold.
5. Use full-fat nut-based (coconut milk) or plant-based (soy milk) for a dairy-free dessert.
6. For a quick shortcut, instead of whipping heavy cream, you can use a cool whip (canned whipped cream), which is readily available in grocery stores.
7. Make sure sugar completely dissolves when mixed with strawberries before layering it as a parfait with whipped cream.
8. Garnish Ideas - Add a drizzle of strawberry syrup, or add a spoonful of strawberry compote, or add freshly sliced strawberries on top for extra flavor and visual appeal. You can also garnish with fresh mint leaves or basil.

Storage and Make-ahead Instructions

You can store strawberries and cream dessert in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

As it contains fruit, this dessert is not ideal for freezing.

FAQs

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Recipe card

Note: We originally posted this recipe in June 2019. It has now been modified in June 2023 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.