Strawberries & Cream Dessert
This Strawberries and Cream Dessert is our favorite treat for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, picnics, and fun gatherings! With layers of fluffy whipped cream, sweet strawberries, and tender cake, it looks elegant and impressive, but is secretly SO easy to make. No matter the occasion, this simple recipe is always a crowd favorite!
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl
- 6 Vintage Cocktail Glass or any type of glass
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries tops removed and quartered
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pound Cake
- 4-6 slices homemade or store bought pound cake cut into small cubes
Cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves optional
- Edible gold leaf optional
Instructions
- Mix quartered strawberries in a large bowl with sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside and let sit on the counter for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment (or with a handheld electric beater or regular whisk) beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Dollop the whipped cream into a serving glass, top with a scoop of strawberries, 4-5 cake cubes, more whipped cream and more strawberries.
- Repeat until you have 6 glasses of Strawberries & Cream desserts.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves & gold leaf if desired.
Notes
- Entenmann's All Butter Loaf Cake works great here!
- You can also opt to make 4 larger portions in larger glasses
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 415kcal
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