Berries and Cream Recipe

You’ll crave this fresh Berries and Cream Recipe anytime of year, especially during the warmer months. Simple to prepare, this recipe for no-bake berries and cream comes together in 20-30 minutes with just three ingredients.

Fresh strawberries and blueberries cozy up to homemade whipped cream for a truly delectably satisfying dessert. Serve at your next 4th of July party, family gathering or movie night at home.

Grab a mixing bowl and get ready to make your own batch of berries and cream.

Growing up, my mom used to make a fruit salad consisting of red and green grapes, sliced bananas, chopped walnuts, and fresh whipped cream. We begged her to make it multiple times a year, but particularly in the hot summer months.

When I look back on those days, I distinctly remember what a simple but flavorful recipe it was. 

Easy 4th of July Dessert

For the Fourth of July, I wanted to create a refreshing fruit-filled dessert in colors keeping with red, white and blue, of course. 

All I had to do was revisit our family fruit salad recipe and switch out the fruit with strawberries and blueberries while maintaining the light, fluffy whipped cream. That’s how this sweet berries and cream recipe came to be!

This no-bake 4th of July dessert is one of the best. If you’re entertaining for the holiday, make this simple berries and cream dessert that will absolutely wow your guests!

And who can resist the cute presentation?

It is safe to say this is now a go-to dessert in our home for years to come!

Ingredients

Fresh berry fruit is packed with vitamins, as is cream. With little added sugar, this dessert is a better alternative to many others and you get to control the ingredients every step of the way. 

Everything in moderation, though you may find it difficult with a dessert as subtly sweet as this one! 

What’s better than layering fresh strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream in little cups for easy—and cute—serving?

This berries and cream recipe is one of the simplest recipes you may ever make! 

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Fresh homemade whipped cream, 1-2 cups - Once you make your own whipped cream, it’s the only one you’ll want time and time again! It also only takes about 12 minutes to make, you know what’s in it, and the flavor is as sweet as you want to make it.
• Strawberries, 1 quart ,fresh, sliced lengthwise in halves or quarters - Depending on how large you want your slices, I suggest either halving or quartering the strawberries lengthwise. For this recipe, I sliced them in half.
• Blueberries, 1 pint, fresh - If you are able to find fresh wild Maine blueberries, I believe they are the best tasting. While smaller in size, the flavor is nothing like most blueberries grocery stores typically carry. To me, most blueberries you find at the grocery store are slightly bitter and lacking in flavor. Get what you can for this recipe.

Variations and Substitutions

• Top with walnuts or slivered roasted almonds for a little crunch
• Add fresh lemon zest to the very top for a tangy punch of flavor
• Garnish with a few fresh basil leaves for an herby bite

Instructions

1. Make the homemade whipped cream according to our recipe. Note: Our whipped cream recipe will yield 4 cups. Cut the recipe in half if you only want 2 cups as this recipe calls for.

2. Slice the strawberries lengthwise. Depending on how large you want your slices, I suggest either halving or quartering the strawberries lengthwise. For this recipe, I sliced them in half.

3. In clear, pretty drinkware, such as red wine glasses or double old-fashioned glasses, you will be creating layers with the berries and cream. I made layers of strawberries, whipped cream, blueberries, whipped cream, and then repeated that layering pattern until I filled the glass. You can layer however you prefer.

4. Top with a slice of strawberry and serve!

Serving Suggestions

You can serve sweet berries and cream anytime of year, but especially during the hot summer months.

Berries and cream, in all their red, white and blue glory, will have sparks flying as a 4th of July dessert! You’ll be the envy of the party and everyone will want the recipe!

How to Store Leftovers

If you happen to have any leftovers, store the berries and whipped cream separate from one another in sealed containers in the refrigerator. The berries may last a few more days, depending when you bought them while the cream can be stored for 5 days or so. Inspect everything before you’re ready to eat it, just in case. Discard if it has spoiled.

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