Description
A light and refreshing no-bake dessert made with whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and crunchy meringue pieces for a simple yet indulgent treat perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
- 3 to 4 meringue nests, broken into pieces
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: extra strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and combine them with sugar or honey in a bowl.
- Let the strawberries sit for about 10 minutes until slightly syrupy.
- Whip the cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberries.
- Break the meringue nests into bite-sized pieces and fold them into the mixture just before serving.
- Spoon the dessert into serving glasses or bowls.
- Top with extra strawberries if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add raspberries or blueberries for extra fruit flavor and color.
- Mix mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream for a richer texture.
- Layer the dessert in glasses for a parfait-style presentation.
- Crushed biscuits or toasted nuts add extra crunch.
- Store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Assemble just before serving to keep the meringue crisp.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Reduce the sugar if using very ripe strawberries for natural sweetness.
- This dessert is best served fresh and chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
