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
These balsamic strawberries are the perfect summertime dessert. Made with aged balsamic and topped with fresh whipped cream.
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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 533Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 5gSugar: 28gProtein: 5g
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Basbousa |
Monday 20th of June 2011
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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!