These balsamic strawberries are the perfect summertime dessert. Made with aged balsamic and topped with fresh whipped cream.
Today while I was at work I realized I would have no time to put something on my blog.
Since I do genuinely love my blog I didn’t want to neglect it.
I looked around my boss’s house for inspiration and I found it tucked away in the back corner of the pantry. There sat a small bottle of aged balsamic.
The second I saw the little bottle I knew what I wanted to do so I hightailed it to the market and picked up some strawberries and heavy cream.
The second I got back to my boss’s house I cut up my berries and started the maceration process.
After a few hours, I decided it was time to start whipping the cream (aka: arm exercise) and dig into my summer dessert.
I had never tried balsamic with strawberries before and I will honestly have to say that after today I’m a HUGE fan.
The syrupy-aged balsamic added so much extra flavor to the berries and I was truly shocked at how well it tasted.
I whipped my cream by hand and didn’t add any sugar but if sweetened cream is your forte then by all means add some sugar. Enjoy!!!
More strawberry recipes
- Want an easy breakfast or dessert? Try my Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Danish.
- Craving all that cheesecake flavor without all the work? Try my Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.
- Love all things jam? Try my Vanilla Bean Strawberry Jam.
- Need a lovely cake to impress? Try my Roasted Strawberry Olive Oil Cake.
Balsamic Strawberries
Ingredients
For berries:
- 1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
For whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
Instructions
For berries:
- In a small mixing bowl add strawberries, granulated sugar, and balsamic vinegar and stir to combine.
- Cover and sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Spoon into serving bowls and top with fresh whipped cream if desired.
For whipped cream:
- In a cold metal bowl add cream and whip with a whisk until stiff peaks have formed. You can also use a mixer to whip the cream.
Hélène
Thursday 18th of June 2009
I just bought glasses like yours today. What a great idea to serve dessert in them. That's beautiful!
zoe
Friday 5th of June 2009
Thanks for the comments! Can I tell you that I've always wanted to make this but just never got around to it! You have inspired me! Thanks!
nora@ffr
Tuesday 2nd of June 2009
love the unique presentation.. photography is stunning!! yumm!! look simple and delish..
donna
Tuesday 19th of May 2009
An absolutely gorgeous photo, I thought. It makes me want to go and make these delicious strawberries right NOW!
5 Star Foodie
Monday 18th of May 2009
Balsamic vinegar and strawberries sound excellent! I love your presentation in that pretty glass!
nutmegnanny
Monday 18th of May 2009
Thank you so much:)