Description
A simple and elegant dessert featuring fresh strawberries served with luxuriously smooth cream infused with fresh mint, perfect for a refreshing treat or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5–6 fresh mint leaves
Optional: fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the heavy cream with the fresh mint leaves over low heat until just about to simmer, avoiding boiling.
- Remove from heat and let the mint steep in the cream for 15-20 minutes to infuse the flavor.
- Strain the cream through a fine mesh sieve to remove mint leaves, then chill the mint-infused cream in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Arrange the halved strawberries in serving bowls or plates.
- Spoon or pipe the mint-infused whipped cream over the strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For different flavor profiles, try infusing the cream with basil or lemon balm instead of mint.
Add a splash of liqueur like Grand Marnier to the cream before whipping for an extra special touch.
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit vanilla extract.
Store leftover whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; re-whip before serving.
Keep strawberries separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
Chill mixing bowl and beaters to help the cream whip fluffier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (warming cream on stovetop)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping, Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
