Strawberries and Cream
2 servings
120 minutes
Strawberries with cream embody the elegant simplicity of European cuisine. This dessert originates from England, where fresh berries and delicate whipped cream became a symbol of summer enjoyment. The taste of strawberries, filled with sweetness and a hint of tartness, harmoniously blends with airy cream, giving the dessert softness and refinement. Crispy meringues add an exquisite texture, creating a balance between creamy tenderness and light crunch. This treat is perfect as a standalone dessert or paired with vanilla ice cream, making it even more sophisticated. The presentation is simple yet elegant, and each bite is a harmony of flavors that awakens warm memories of summer days.
1
Whip the egg whites with sugar until thick. Preheat the oven to 110 degrees, place balls of whipped egg whites on a parchment-lined tray, and send them to the oven for two hours.
- Egg white: 1 piece
- Sugar: 20 g
2
Mix the cream with the contents of the vanilla pod and powdered sugar, then whip until fluffy.
- Cream 35%: 200 ml
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Powdered sugar: 20 g
3
Cut the strawberries into pieces and mix them with whipped cream and meringues, not hesitating to crush the meringues into crumbs.
- Strawberry: 400 g
- Cream 35%: 200 ml
- Egg white: 1 piece
4
Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream.
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece