Inspired by a classic British summer dessert, Minnie’s Strawberries and Cream is an easy, no-bake treat! It has layers of sliced sweet strawberries, whipped cream, and meringue cookies and is topped with a white chocolate version of Minnie’s bow!
Course
Dessert
Keyword
Eton Mess, Minnie Mouse, Strawberries
Prep Time30minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time40minutes
Servings4servings
Ingredients
Strawberries and Cream
16ozstrawberries, washed
1-2spoonfulsgranulated sugar
1pintheavy cream
4ozmeringue cookies
Decoration
white chocolate melting wafers
Equipment
bow cookie cutter
offset spatula
wax or parchment paper
Instructions
Strawberries
Remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice them into quarters and place into a medium bowl. Sprinkle 1-2 spoonfuls of granulated sugar on top of the strawberries and stir until evenly coated. Let sit while you prepare the chocolate bows.
Chocolate Bows
Place the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Empty the bowl of white chocolate onto a piece of wax or parchment paper. Using an offset spatula, spread the chocolate into an even layer. Let the chocolate set, about 15 minutes.
Once the chocolate has set, use a bow shaped cookie cutter to cut the chocolate into bows. Set aside until ready to decorate.
Whipped Cream
Place the heavy cream into a medium bowl. Beat the cream on medium high speed until it reaches medium stiff peaks. It’s helpful to use a chilled bowl and beaters.
Use your hands to break the meringue cookies into pieces and place them into the whipped cream. You might not end up using all of the meringue cookies, as you can do it to taste. Gently stir to combine.
Assembly
Spoon a layer of the whipped cream meringue mixture into a cup.
Add a layer of strawberries on top of the whipped cream.
Repeat so you have another layer of whipped cream and strawberries.
Place a small dollop of whipped cream on top of the last layer of strawberries. Gently press a chocolate bow into the whipped cream.