A few weeks ago we went strawberry picking. We had such fun and of course ended up coming back with a ton of strawberries. A few days later I had some friends coming over for dinner so dessert had to be strawberries and cream – I mean I am in London and it is Wimbledon time so how can you serve anything else?! I also wanted a very quick and easy dessert as I was short on time. But even with quick and easy, I wanted it to look nice and not just serve it as a bowl of strawberries and cream. It’s always nice to add your own homemade vibe even with shop bought stuff. So I decided to dress up the strawberries and whipped cream with some meringues and some madeleines.
These ones were mini shop bought meringues topped with whipped double cream and chopped strawberries. No added sugar here as meringues are so sweet. It took me seconds to put together but still looks pretty.
With these ones I bought some delicious madeleines and layered these with the strawberries and whipped cream, topped with a dusting of crushed meringue to add some crunch. I also chopped the strawberries and left them in a bowl with a little bit of sugar so their juices would run. I used these juices to keep the dessert moist, especially the madeleines. You can use strawberry liquor too but I had made these especially for the kids.
It’s not always possible to make desserts from scratch so I’m totally in to using shop bought stuff and putting my own touch on it. Both the strawberries and whipped cream cups and meringues went down a treat with both the kids and adults and my friends even commented on how lovely they looked. What are your favourite short-cut desserts?
I’ve linked up to Honest mum’s tasty Tuesdays.
These look so pretty!!! I love a good shortcut here and there. My fave is using pasatta when I make a pasta sauce, cuts time on the simmering!!
Thank you! Passata is a good one too. Long live kitchen shortcuts! 🙂
These desserts look so yummy and summery! If I need a quick dessert I make a quick cheesecake style dessert in individual glasses x #tastytuesdays
Thank you. I agree – just putting a regular dessert in a glass definitely adds to the whole wow factor. When time is of the essence I’m all for shortcuts as long as they still look and taste good 🙂
Oh these look amazing! so much fun to go strawberry picking too, lovely – pinned for later x #tastytuesdays
We had the best time strawberry picking – there was loads of veg to pick too so it was a real feast to bring home and cook.
These look beautiful and I love love love meringue. I cannot wait to go strawberry picking with the little ones.
It was my first time strawberry picking and veg picking and it was so fun. Even better that you come home loaded with fresh fruit and veg to get creative with 🙂
I think these look and sound absolutely amazing. I love shop bought stuff with a flare of your own. With kids and company it’s the easiest way to do it. I love love your food photography too. Looks amazing. #tastytuesdays
Thank you so much 🙂 I agree shop bought is great as long as you put your own stamp on it.
These look really pretty and so tempting. The photos are gorgeous
Thank you! They were yummy too but then again I can eat strawberries and cream in shape, size or form 🙂
They look so pretty, and everyone loves strawberries and cream! #TastyTuesdays
Thank you – and yes, who can say no to strawberries and cream 🙂
Perfect combination! I have a recipe like this one coming soon on the blog.
PS: I run a #Fridayfoodie linky on my blog if you fancy linking up you can join in here http://romanianmum.com/2014/08/ice-cream-round-up.html
Look forward to seeing your recipe too and will check out your linky. Thanks for stopping by.
These look utterly dreamy Nomita, you are so incredibly talented at food styling (the cooking and baking too of course) and the photography-wow! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Thank you so much. You are always so kind 🙂