After enjoying a similar dessert at a friend's place on several occasions, I 'borrowed' the recipe from her and decided that strawberry season was a good time to give it a try. The frozen 'clouds' are ready in the freezer anytime you might need a special dessert...and would be good with other fruit toppings as well.
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup whipping cream, whipped with 1 Tbps. sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (for topping)
- Beat the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the cream, beating until thickened.
- Spoon mixture into 10 mounds on a parchment or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. With the back of a spoon, shape into 3 inch 'nest-like' circles.
- Freeze for at least two hours or overnight.
- To serve, fill with strawberries and top with whipped cream.
Yield: 10 servings.
Do these need to thaw a few minutes before serving or are they good to go straight out of the freezer?
ReplyDeleteThe few minutes it takes to add the strawberries and topping is just perfect! They are actually meant to be eaten frozen...but I like to let them sit for just a few minutes.
DeleteWhat topping is on the strawberries? This looks cool and delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhipped cream...slightly sweetened and with a splash of vanilla. :)
DeleteeeeeeeYUM!!!! What a wonderful idea for a light and yummy dessert! Strawberry season is the best!
ReplyDeletePerfect, Judy! Such a neat dessert to have at your fingertips for unexpected company !
ReplyDeleteAnd it is naturally gluten free too - bonus !!!
Perfect, Judy! Such a neat dessert to have at your fingertips for unexpected company !
ReplyDeleteAnd it is naturally gluten free too - bonus !!!
We are waiting for the strawberries in our garden to get ripe.. This recipe sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteDoes the whipping cream need whipping before being added to the cream cheese mixture? The mixture did not seem to thicken like I thought it would. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteNo need to whip the cream separately. I'm not sure what to suggest...since I've never had an issue with it not thickening. Was the cream cheese possibly too warm?
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