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Strawberry Cream Mess

Strawberry Cream Mess

A delightful, effortless British classic combining whipped double cream with macerated fresh strawberries for a luxurious dessert.

5 min

Cook time

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~710

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

710

Calories · kcal

3

Protein · g

22

Carbs · g

68

Fat · g

Ingredients

  • double cream — 500ml
  • fresh strawberries — 400g
  • icing sugar — 50g
  • vanilla extract — 1 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters depending on their size, place them in a bowl, and toss with half of the icing sugar.

  2. 2

    Pour the cold double cream into a large chilled mixing bowl and add the remaining icing sugar and the vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Using an electric whisk, whip the cream until it forms soft peaks; be careful not to over-whip into butter.

  4. 4

    Gently fold two-thirds of the strawberries into the whipped cream using a spatula to keep the mixture light.

  5. 5

    Divide the mixture among four serving glasses or bowls.

  6. 6

    Top each serving with the remaining macerated strawberries and serve immediately.

Allergens to check

Dairy

Why this works

The natural acidity and vibrant sweetness of the strawberries perfectly cut through the rich, velvety density of the double cream, creating a harmonious balance of texture and flavour.

Equipment

large mixing bowl, electric hand whisk, sharp knife, chopping board, serving glasses or bowls

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