Ingredients
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- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries and sugar over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and becomes syrupy.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the cooled strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until just combined.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture into chilled bowls or parfait glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Consider pairing with shortbread cookies or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg