Elegant Strawberries and Cream Parfait
A simple, light dessert featuring macerated fresh strawberries layered with homemade whipped cream, perfect for celebrating National Strawberries and Cream Day.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Gently toss to coat. Let the strawberries macerate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- While the berries macerate, prepare the whipped cream. Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the cream on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and almond extract (if using). Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat.
- To assemble your classic strawberries and cream dessert, select four clear glasses or small bowls for a Neo Deco presentation.
- Spoon a layer of macerated strawberries into the bottom of each glass.
- Top the berries with a generous layer of the fresh whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers: another layer of strawberries, followed by a final topping of whipped cream.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use ripe, high-quality fresh berries.
- If you prefer a less sweet cream, reduce the powdered sugar to 1 tablespoon.
- This recipe works well as a simple fruit dessert for an English tea party food setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 70