Strawberries and Cream Dessert
No bake strawberries and cream dessert with macerated strawberries and a light whipped cream cheese layer
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INGREDIENTS
Strawberries
- 1.5 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional
- pinch salt.
Cream Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract.
Optional Layers And Garnish
- 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies optional
- fresh mint for garnish.
INSTRUCTIONS
Strawberry Prep
- toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar lemon juice zest and salt
- rest 15 minutes stirring once to create syrup.
Cream Layer And Assembly
- beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth
- whip cold heavy cream to medium peaks then fold into cream cheese mixture until fluffy
- layer cream and strawberries with their syrup in a trifle dish or individual cups adding cookie crumbs if using
- chill at least 60 minutes before serving and garnish with extra berries and mint if desired.
Notes
1. Use very cold cream and a chilled bowl for faster whipping 2. substitute mascarpone for cream cheese for a milder flavor 3. add cookie crumbs for a parfait style crunch 4. adjust sugar based on berry sweetness 5. assemble up to 24 hours ahead and keep refrigerated
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g