Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this delightful dessert of fresh strawberries topped with a luscious mint-infused cream.
Ingredients
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For the Mint-Infused Cream:
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (loosely packed)
- Extra mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Mint-Infused Cream: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming. Add mint leaves, let steep, strain, and chill.
- Whip the Cream: Beat chilled mint-infused cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Spoon the whipped cream over fresh strawberries and garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, macerate strawberries in sugar and lemon juice before serving.
- Cream can be prepared a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup strawberries with cream
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
