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Strawberry Fantasy

17/11/2023

Strawberry Fantasy is a fresh and delicious dessert, perfect for the spring or summer season. Here’s how to prepare this sweet treat:

Ingredients

  • 500 g of fresh strawberries
  • 100 g of granulated sugar (or to taste, depending on preferences)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 200 ml of fresh cream for desserts
  • Fresh mint for garnishing
  • Dry biscuits or ladyfingers (optional)

Preparation

  1. Rinse the strawberries under cold running water, dry them and remove the stems.
  2. Cut about half of the strawberries into small pieces, and leave the other half whole or halved, according to preference.
  3. Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle them with the sugar.
  4. Add the lemon juice to the strawberries and mix gently.
  5. Allow the strawberries to macerate for about 20-30 minutes, so that they release their natural juices and create a sort of syrup.
  6. In the meantime, whip the fresh cream until it is fluffy and frothy, being careful not to overwork it.
  7. Once the strawberries have macerated, take some dessert glasses or bowls and start composing your Strawberry Fantasy by alternating a layer of strawberries with their juice, a layer of whipped cream, and, if you like, crumbled dry biscuits or ladyfingers between the layers.
  8. Complete with whole or halved strawberries on top and a mint leaf for decoration.

If you wish, you can add a dusting of icing sugar over the strawberries or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness. You can also add a touch of creativity by including layers of yogurt or even vanilla ice cream if you desire a more indulgent variant.

This simple preparation lends itself to numerous variations, so feel free to explore and personalize your Strawberry Fantasy!

Fun Facts

Strawberries, in addition to being delicious, are also very rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which makes them not only a pleasure for the palate but also an excellent choice for health. In Italy, especially in the spring and early summer, you can find high-quality strawberries that make this dessert even more special.