Dessert: United Kingdom – Strawberries and Cream
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
25 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 2–3 tbsp (30 to 45 ml) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice 1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream 1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract Fresh mint leaves (optional)
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1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 2–3 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream 1 / 2 tsp vanilla extract Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Toss strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl; let macerate 20–30 minutes at room temperature. 2. Whip the whipping cream with vanilla until soft peaks form. 3. Spoon macerated strawberries into bowls and dollop or pipe the whipped cream on top. 4. Garnish with mint if desired and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 270 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.3 g
Protein: 2.4 g
Fat: 21.8 g
Saturated fat: 13.7 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Fiber: 2.3 g
Sugar: 15.1 g
Sodium: 17 mg
Potassium: 231 mg
Calcium: 57 mg
Iron: 0.53 mg
Vitamin A: 246 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 67 mg
Vitamin D: 1 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:31+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.