Directions
- Rinse the strawberries under running water, dry, hull, and cut them into quarters or bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until it reaches about 80% firm peaks.
- Add vanilla extract (or vanilla seeds) and powdered sugar, continuing to whip until fully incorporated and firm.
- Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag for easy assembly.
- In individual cups or verrines, place a few strawberries at the bottom. Optionally, drizzle lightly with condensed milk for extra sweetness.
- Pipe or spoon a generous layer of whipped cream over the strawberries.
- Top each serving with a whole strawberry and a fresh mint leaf for garnish.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, ideally 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Difficulty: Easy
Variations & Substitutions
- Fruit mix: add raspberries, blueberries, or diced peaches for a colorful variation.
- Flavor twist: fold in a teaspoon of orange or lemon zest into the whipped cream for a citrusy note.
- Sweetener swap: replace powdered sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetness.
- Vegan option: use coconut cream or a plant-based whipping cream instead of dairy cream.
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