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Celebrate summer with this strawberries and cream drink inspired by Strawberry Days in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Fresh berries, rich vanilla cream, and sweet nostalgia come together in a dessert you can whip up in minutes.
Strawberries and Cream Recipe – A Sweet Nod to Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days and Wimbledon
If summer had a flavor, it would taste like this. This strawberries and cream recipe is my homage to the treat that marks the start of summer in my sister’s town at the annual Strawberry Days festival in Pleasant Grove, Utah. It’s cold, creamy, and filled with juicy strawberries, and it’s honestly a bit magical in its simplicity. Whether you’ve stood in line at Strawberry Days or just crave something sweet while watching Wimbledon, this dessert brings smiles all around.
This recipe also channels the charm of the iconic strawberries and cream served at Wimbledon, but it has a little more richness and nostalgia. Think of it as the dreamy blend between a strawberries and cream drink and a light dessert cup—perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or just because the berries at the store looked too good to pass up!
Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients needed to make this Strawberries and Cream treat, along with some easy substitutions.
- Strawberries – They add a naturally sweet taste that goes well with the creamy base. Swap out the strawberries for another, such as raspberries or peaches, for a fruity twist.
- Granulated sugar – A little bit of sugar draws out the juices from the strawberries and helps to balance out their tartness.
- Heavy cream – This is what creates the rich and creamy texture.
- Half-and-half – Adding half-and-half lightens the heavy cream, so it is not too overwhelming. If you do not have half-and-half, substitute with whole milk.
- Sweetened condensed milk – The caramel-like sweetness ties all of the ingredients together.
- Vanilla extract – This helps enhance the overall flavor of the dish. You can also use almond extract if you do not have vanilla extract.
How To Make Strawberries and Cream
Simply whisk the creamy base, add sliced strawberries, chill, and serve. That’s it! Let me show you how:
- Wash and slice the strawberries. If you’re prepping ahead, you can do this a few hours early and keep them chilled.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, heavy cream, half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the sliced strawberries and make sure they’re well coated in the cream mixture.
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld and everything gets nice and cold.
- To serve, ladle into individual cups, and enjoy with a spoon (or sip it like a rich strawberries and cream drink—no judgment!).
Essential Recipe Tips
Use cold ingredients. This helps everything chill faster.
Let it sit. That 30-minute rest in the fridge makes a big difference. It gives the flavors time to mingle and the strawberries to sweeten the cream.
Taste and adjust. Depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, you may want to add a little more sugar or vanilla. Give the mixture a quick taste before chilling to make it your own.
Strawberries and Cream
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Serving cups or bowls
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 16 oz strawberries
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, heavy cream, half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla.
- Add in the sliced strawberries.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Serve in individual cups and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Strawberries and Cream Recipe FAQs
Fresh is best. However, you can use frozen strawberries if needed. Allow them to thaw and drain fully before adding them to the recipe, to avoid watering down the dessert.
This will stay fresh in the fridge for about two to three days. After that, the strawberries may begin to become mushy.
You can make the dish in the morning and chill it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it later in the day.
Yes, chill the treat for at least thirty minutes. This helps the flavors come together to create the perfect texture.
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