Strawberries and cream are THE dessert when it comes to Wimbledon. For that reason I decided to introduce the “recipe” here, it is pretty straight forward, you whip the cream with sugar and vanilla, you also mix the strawberries with sugar and vanilla (so four ingredients in total) and this is then layered into a dessert. According to Wimbledon more than 140,000 portions are served during the two-week tournament. Serving strawberries with cream dates back to Victorian times, it was often served for banquets, picnics, and other summer festivities. As Wimbledon traditionally takes place during the high season of British strawberries, it comes as no surprise why it has been popular for a long time. Wimbledon was established in 1877 and has since then kept this tradition.
You may check out all the craze about strawberries in the online shop of Wimbledon, if you have ever watched a game, you have probably seen fans all dressed in all things strawberry. Strawberries are one of my favorite berries. If you need further inspiration with strawberries, check out my blog post with 16 strawberry recipes. Serving strawberries with whipped cream is probably not the most original idea, however, there is a reason it is so popular during the Wimbledon tournament. “Fresas con crema”, the Spanish version is one of the favorite desserts of my husband. You may want to give it a try!
Strawberries and cream are traditionally served during the Wimbledon tennis tournament and are a simple, yet divine dessert. Beat the cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff. Chill until further use. Wash, hull and cut strawberries into pieces, then combine with remaining ingredients. Let sit for a few minutes or hours. Place one layer of macerated strawberries into dessert bowls, then a layer of whipping cream, repeat. Decorate with additional fresh strawberries if desired.Strawberries and Cream
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