Baked Strawberry and Cream Delight with Pistachio Crunch

Ingredients

- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Strawberry Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved strawberries, granulated sugar, and triple sec. Gently toss until the strawberries are well coated. Set aside to macerate for 15 minutes.

3. Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the heavy cream, continuing to beat until the mixture is thick and forms soft peaks.

4. Marshmallow Layer: In an oven-safe dish (such as an 8x8 inch baking dish), spread the mini marshmallows evenly across the bottom.

5. Assemble Dessert: Pour the macerated strawberries over the marshmallows, then carefully dollop the cream cheese mixture over the top. Use a spatula to gently spread it, ensuring an even layer.

6. Bake: Place the assembled dish into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the marshmallows begin to puff and turn golden around the edges.

7. Pistachio Crunch: Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped pistachios for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

8. Serve: Allow the baked dessert to cool slightly before sprinkling the toasted pistachios over the top. Serve warm, scooping generous portions into individual bowls.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Strawberry dessert
- Cream cheese treat
- Pistachio crunch
- Baked strawberry delight
- Sweet and creamy
- Fruity oven recipe
- Elegant dessert
- Gourmet treat
- Marshmallow dessert
- Summertime sweets

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,280 calories

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