Description
A refreshing and elegant dessert featuring fresh strawberries topped with a luscious mint-infused whipped cream. The cream is gently heated with fresh mint leaves to capture its aromatic flavor, then chilled and whipped with powdered sugar and vanilla for a light, creamy topping that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Mint-Infused Whipped Cream
- 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
- Warm the cream with mint: In a small saucepan, gently warm the heavy cream with the fresh mint leaves over low heat until just about to simmer, making sure not to let it boil.
- Steep the mint: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mint leaves to steep in the warm cream for 15 to 20 minutes to fully infuse the flavor.
- Strain and chill: Strain the cream through a fine mesh sieve to remove the mint leaves. Place the mint-infused cream in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour until cold.
- Whip the cream: Once chilled, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, creating a smooth, luscious whipped cream.
- Prepare strawberries: Arrange the halved strawberries evenly in serving bowls or on plates.
- Top with whipped cream: Spoon or pipe the mint-infused whipped cream over the strawberries for an elegant presentation.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh mint sprigs if desired and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, aromatic dessert.
Notes
- Do not boil the cream when warming to avoid curdling and preserve the delicate mint flavor.
- The steeping time can be adjusted based on how strong you want the mint flavor to be.
- For a lighter dessert, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though whipping results may vary.
- This dessert is best served immediately after assembling to maintain the whipped cream’s texture.
- Fresh, ripe strawberries will give the best natural sweetness and flavor.
