Last updated on December 4th, 2018 at 05:37 pm
This recipe was originally published on August 18, 2011.
Luscious strawberries wrapped in creamy whipped cream and topped with a caramelized sugar crust, this Strawberries and Cream Brulee is everything an easy summer dessert recipe should be! Simple and uncomplicated, this Strawberries and Cream recipe is one of my favorite “no fuss” recipes. Using my tips for making whipped cream ahead of time, this is dessert comes together in minutes!!!
It’s hard to believe that something so simple, like this strawberries and cream recipe, could taste so amazing… but it’s true! If you like Creme Brulee, you are going to love this easy summer dessert. Creamy and sweet, it has the the same crunchy caramelized sugar topping as a true creme brulee but this version is definitely lighter – which when the temperatures rise, is just what you want! And since I love boozy desserts, I added a little Cointreau to the whipped cream because… well, that’s how I roll!
The best part of this easy dessert? You can totally make the whipped cream ahead of time – like a day or two – WOO HOO!!
And because I love ya, I’m going to share with you the secret to…
How to Make Whipped Cream Ahead of Time:
- Whip the cream to soft peaks!!! The whipped cream will separate a little and, by underwhipping the cream, you can give it a brisk whisking right before serving and not end up with butter!!!
- Use powdered versus granulated sugar. anti caking agent in powdered sugar helps to stabilize the whipped cream.
- Refrigerate after whipping!
So here’s what you need to make this Strawberries and Cream Brulee:
- fresh strawberries or other berries
- cream
- powdered sugar
- Cointreau, Triple Sec, limoncello OR Vanilla extract
- Turbinado or Raw sugar
Now, for the fun part ..
Here is how you make this Strawberries and Cream Brulee!
Step #1: Whip the cream as instructed above. Cut up the strawberries….
Step #2: Fold them into the whipped cream…
Step #3: Divide the strawberries and cream between the ramekins leveling them out as much as possible…
Step #4: Sprinkle them with raw or turbinado sugar and then use a brulee torch to melt the sugar! 
Step #5: Serve to your family and friends!!
Other Easy Summer Dessert Recipes you might like:
- Butter Cake with Boozy Berries
- Yogurt Cheese Tart with Fresh Berries
- Two Ingredient Crustless Cheesecake
- Moscato Grape Granita
- Cinnamon Spiced Panna Cotta with Apple Cider Compote
Bruleed Strawberries with Cream
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup turbinado sugar
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the strawberries.
- Divide strawberry and cream mixture among 6 - 4 oz. ramekins.
- Sprinkle generously with sugar, making sure to to heavily cover some areas of the top.
- Using a torch, brulee the sugar until it melts and caramelizes. The cream will melt but don't worry - it's supposed to.
- Refrigerate ramekins for a few minutes until the sugar hardens. Serve immediately.
I’m literally drooling. I want this for dessert after lunch today!
And, this makes one more reason why I need a kitchen torch! I love the no cooking aspect of this, and the bruleed top looks great.
A 2 mile walk in Dallas during summer…what where you thinking! I am all with no oven and this is a perfect dessert that leans on elegant…very lovely 🙂
I can’t wait to make one…the creaminess of this recipe makes me crave .
Hi Raquel!
I felt the same way when I made it – hope you enjoy!!
Beautiful post Nancy & these bruleéd strawberries look awesome!
Fresh strawberries and cream, now that’s what I’m talking about 🙂 It doesn’t take 100+ temps to love this dessert!
Looks rather tasty! Just in time before the strawberries go buh-bye!
you are one creative lady! I am always so impressed with your ideas and posts! This looks delish!
Thanks Susan!!
Given how busy you are right now, this may come in very handy!!
fabulous! This looks incredible
Thanks Allison!
It definitely is easy and amazingly good!
What a stunning and very elegant dessert. I’ll save this recipe for my next dinner party!
Hi Lana,
It definitely is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” recipes – hope you enjoy!!
This sound fantastic and looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I must try it!
Hi Joanna!!
I hope you like it!! Thanks for stopping by the Table!
Oh honey–that sounds divine! Gotta try. 🙂
Hi Sommer!!
Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope you enjoy it!!
I’m with you Nancy…I seldom make a dessert in the summer that doesn’t include fruit…I might be able to say never but cookies are the exception!
Sounds wonderful and your photos bring the dish to life. Looks wonderful too!
Hi Barb!! We definitely have similar palates – one of these days we are going to have to have a meal together – hopefully that will be sooner than later!!!
oh my, this looks so good! I never thought to do this, but what a wonderful idea!
Ah…you’re getting me one step closer to having the courage to finally take my kitchen torch out of its box. 🙂
Do it!! Really those torches are SO easy to use and so much fun!!!
This looks so good and so easy!
Thanks Kristen – it definitely is!!!
Where is a good place to buy a torch?
Hi Sabrina!!
You can find them is most good cookware shops – I purchased mine at Sur la Table!
This dessert was simply delicious last night and my hubby wants it again tonight.
Thank you Nancy!
Hi Deneen!!
YAY!! Your comment absolutely made my day!! So happy that you and your husband enjoyed the dessert!!