Special Strawberry Dessert
Indulge in the luscious simplicity of the Special Strawberry Dessert, a no-bake treat that layers sweet, juicy strawberries, buttery cookie crumbles, and fluffy vanilla-scented whipped cream. With fresh strawberries macerated to enhance their natural sweetness and a rich cookie-butter base, this dessert strikes the perfect balance between creamy, crunchy, and fruity. Assembled in elegant individual servings, it's ideal for entertaining or a quick yet impressive after-dinner delight. Garnished with whole strawberries and mint leaves, this showstopping dessert is ready in just 20 minutes—no cooking required! Perfect for summer gatherings or any time you crave a light and refreshing strawberry delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh strawberries
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 300 ml heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 grams butter cookies
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Reserve a few whole strawberries for garnish, and dice the remaining strawberries into small pieces.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir well and set aside to macerate for 10-15 minutes.
While the strawberries are macerating, place the butter cookies in a food processor and pulse until they turn into fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, and then mix it with the cookie crumbs to create a buttery crumble mixture.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
To assemble the dessert, take six serving glasses or bowls. Start by adding a layer of the buttery cookie crumble at the bottom of each glass.
Spoon a layer of the macerated strawberries over the cookie crumble.
Add a generous layer of the whipped cream on top of the strawberries.
Repeat the layers (cookie crumble, strawberries, whipped cream) until the glass is full, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Garnish each dessert with a whole strawberry and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.1 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.7 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 717 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 775 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
