Macerated Strawberries with Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream

Ingredients

- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of flaky salt
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Macerate the Strawberries:
- Place the hulled and halved strawberries into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the strawberries.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt over the mixture.
- Gently toss the strawberries until the sugar and vanilla extract are evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or until the strawberries have released their juices.

2. Prepare the Serving Dish:
- Scoop one serving of vanilla ice cream into each dessert bowl or glass.

3. Assemble the Dessert:
- Once the strawberries have macerated, divide them evenly over the scoops of ice cream, ensuring you drizzle some of the released syrup over each serving.
- Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of the strawberries for each serving.

4. Final Touches:
- Garnish with a light sprinkle of flaky salt for contrast in flavor if desired.

5. Serve Immediately:
- Enjoy this refreshing and delightful dessert on a warm day or as a perfect sweet ending to any meal.

Preparation & Maceration Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

strawberry dessert, macerated strawberries, vanilla ice cream dessert, easy dessert recipe, summer dessert, fruit dessert, strawberries and cream, vanilla extract, whipped cream topping, simple dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

850 calories

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