Chantilly Strawberries is one of the easiest recipes to make and yet one of the most wickedly delicious recipes to enjoy.

In less than five minutes of preparation, you can have a delightful dessert on your table. When strawberries are in season, they are easy to enjoy and make the perfect afternoon snack or after-dinner dessert. And let’s not forget them alongside a glass of bubbly. For an extra-special treat, add a few of my homemade cocoa meringue cookies. The combination of juicy strawberries, fluffy Chantilly cream, and crisp meringues is simply irresistible.

Strawberries Chantilly

Being French is part of our DNA to have heavy cream in the refrigerator. I panic when I am down to half of a container, as I use it often in my cooking and baking.

And if you want to go even more decadent, and the sweet tooth in me is in heaven, add the Chantilly over some super delicious Black Forest Ice Cream.

And yes, I do add some strawberries alongside, too.

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Strawberries are good for you.

When selecting fresh strawberries, ensure that they are mature or no white is showing under the green cap.

The deeper the color red of the strawberries is, the sweeter and more mature they are.

Taking advantage of the season while strawberries are at their peak, this strawberry icebox cake is a must-try. Easy and delicious, the best combination.

What is Chantilly?

Chantilly cream is essential and almost a staple in every French kitchen.

A rich whipped cream infused with vanilla extract.

It only requires three ingredients: heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar.

You will find recipes with granulated sugar as well as powdered sugar.

I prefer powdered sugar. It has a less granular sugar flavor when you bite into it.

Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, this soft and airy Chantilly cream is ready to be enjoyed within minutes.

Strawberry Chantilly

Deliciously sinful layers of chantilly and strawberries. All the flavors enhance each other well, and each bite is flavorful. Fresh strawberries are also wonderful served alongside my dark chocolate tart with creamy ganache, where their freshness balances the richness of the chocolate.

Strawberries Chantilly

Key Ingredients

Strawberries Chantilly

Heavy cream – the star of this recipe. Make sure that it is cold and super fresh.

Powdered sugar – in combination with the heavy cream, it helps give it that wonderful sweet flavor and velvety look.

Vanilla extract – a touch of vanilla gives depth and a layer of flavor.

Strawberries – Select beautiful, bruise-free strawberries. The sweeter, the better.

Sugar gives that extra punch of flavor to your strawberries

What is Vanilla extract?

Vanilla extract is a solution made by macerating and percolating the vanilla pods in a solution of ethanol and water. 

Essential ingredients in many desserts, mainly baked cakes, cookies, brownies, custards, and many more.

Always a very dark amber color, it will last indefinitely when stored correctly in a dark space.

Does not require refrigeration after opening.

Use only a tablespoon with this dessert. It enhances the flavor of the cream while not compromising its taste.

I am aware that vanilla is quite expensive. Unfortunately, you want to indulge in a good quality brand regarding vanilla.

You will be compromising the flavor of all your dessert as not all vanilla are the same, and the less expensive are more diluted and less flavorful.

Strawberries Chantilly

How to Make Strawberries Chantilly.

  • Depending on the size, I cut the strawberries in half or quarters and let them marinate for an hour or so with granulated sugar. I love the juice it creates, and the strawberries become a bit softer.
  • When making Chantilly, all the ingredients must be cold. If your kitchen is warm, place the bowl and beaters in the refrigerator before starting the recipe. The same goes for heavy cream.
  • To get fluffy whipped cream, the cream must be labeled “Heavy whipping cream” or “heavy cream” and contain at least 35 percent milk fat.
  • When ready to serve, arrange a layer of Chantilly, a layer of strawberries, and another layer of Chantilly.
Strawberries Chantilly

How to use Chantilly Cream

The possibilities are endless.

  • Delicious with all cakes, layered pastry dessert. The perfect filling.
  • A dollop with your espresso in the morning.
  • Use it as a topping for any dessert, such as cobblers or fresh fruits.
  • Perfect over coffee and chocolate ice cream. One of my favorite

Recipe Variations

  • Add some flavored liquor to the cream mixture. Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Baileys Irish Cream.
  • Rum if you are baking and use the Chantilly as a filling. Quite delicious, I may add.
  • When adding liquor to your Chantilly, add it slowly and taste as you go. You want a subtle taste, not being overpowered by the liquor.
  • Use all mixed berries with the strawberries.

If you enjoy this dessert, check out these flavorful recipes:

Strawberry Apple Pie

Chantilly Mascarpone Dessert – Any Anytime Dessert

Strawberries and Ice Cream

Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

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Strawberries Chantilly – A Delightful Spring dessert

5 from 15 votes
Strawberries Chantilly
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Giangi Townsend
Easy to enjoy and the perfect afternoon snack, after-dinner dessert. And let’s not forget them alongside a glass of bubbly.
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Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Place in a large bowl the strawberries and sprinkle with sugar. Stir and let it rest covered in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl or the bowl of a KitchenAid with the whisk attachment, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk at medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  • In a large glass place couple of tablespoons of Chantilly cream, a layer of strawberries, and a layer of Chantilly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1152kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 54g | Cholesterol: 326mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 3500IU | Vitamin C: 170.8mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.

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Originally published on March 31, 2018. Updated on August 25, 2022