Fruit and Cream
I don't know if this goes for anyone else, but the hotter the weather gets, the colder and more refreshing my food is. In the summer I start to crave ice cream, water ice, and MILKSHAKES! Unhealthy, I know, but those are my go-to foods for the hotter months. So, I decided to switch up the normal craving and made a fruit and cream salad.
Using the season's fruit and a homemade whipped cream is the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness to curb my sweet tooth. I used to dislike kiwi, but having it in a fruit salad is perfect! And leftovers get even better when they settle in the fridge with their own juices and sugars. It's like a fruity ice cream without the guilt and crazy sugar high!
My children love it too! My son is particularly picky with desserts and salads, but he loved it so much that he got seconds. It's a light, refreshing treat that cools you down in the sweltering heat and it's sweet enough to ease the craving for sugary sweets!
Ingredients- Fruit
fresh blueberries
fresh strawberries (cut into slices)
fresh blackberries
kiwi (skin removed and cut into slices)
sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
Ingredients- Cream
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Beat in vanilla and sugar until peaks form. Be sure not to over beat. Cover and refrigerate.
Directions
Wash fruit and slice strawberries and kiwi. Throw all fruit in a bowl and toss with a little sugar. Set covered bowl of fruit in fridge for about an hour to chill. Remove from fridge and top with cream and sliced almonds. Enjoy! Refrigerate any left overs.
Yummy, yummy, yummy! And your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. I love the idea of having something sweet, but not having to feel guilty of the sugars. I will try this with the family for sure!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteYum! And, your photos are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your bowls!
ReplyDelete-Lauren
Num! Here in Oregon, the fresh fruit is so bountiful that at least once a week I'm pulling over to get more fresh berries. This treat with cream is heavenly. I also adore vanilla yogurt and mixing vanilla yogurt with berries and fruit tastes like a really decadant dessert!
ReplyDeleteI must remember to include almond slices though. That would really make it killer!
Brandi I LOVE kiwi and that fruit spread looks so good. The whip cream is always a great addition in my book! Ice cream on Sundays is a must!
ReplyDeleteI crave fruits more in summer and typically eat lighter...the heavy food and heat doesn't mix well in my tummy. Hope you're having a great summer!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delightful!
ReplyDeletehmm...that looks delish!! i love fruits brandi!!
ReplyDeletethanks for joining the FUN FRIDAY BLOG HOP!! really appreciate it :)
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I like Kiwi, but never got lucky enough to pick one more sweetest. I always buy and end up not eating! I love fruit salad. Your presentation left me very hungry! I'm going to lunch now .... rsss
ReplyDeleteKisses and good weekend!
Hi Brandi, you have such a lovely blog. You're super talented, I need to come to your house for dinner. Lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking out my blog and I'll be following you to get some new ideas too.
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My mouth is puckering up,I can just smell the aromas from all the mixed fruit!
ReplyDeleteHope you are staying dry and not floating away.
Cooking is terrible in the summer heat! I love making fruit salad with vanilla yogurt...I'd never thought of using whipped cream before.
ReplyDeleteWe also love making fruit smoothies in the blender with fruit, ice and yogurt.
My family would love this too. I like the almonds and cream sauce idea.
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds delicious.A good healthy dessert.
ReplyDeleteThis looks yummy, and my mouth is watering over some of your other recipes. I am visiting from the blog hop, and following you on bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea for a refreshing treat! It's so beautiful, too! Thanks for sharing, Brandi! xo
ReplyDeleteYummy, Yummy... :-)
ReplyDeleteSol Belém
gorgeous pictures Brandi and your fruit and cream looks delicious this is something I will try because I love ice cream a bit too much and I have to stop eating it! :-) thanks for the idea & love that it doesn't have much sugar either :-)
ReplyDeletehope you are having a beautiful Sunday!
hi brandi, thank u for spending some time on my blog! thank u also for your comment!
ReplyDeleteyou have a wonderful blog, nice pitures too!!!!!!!!!!
bye!! hope u enjoy your summer happily!
Mmmmmm, that looks so refreshing.
ReplyDeleteIt's so amazing to me how the most simple of dishes make the most beautiful. Fresh cream and fruit is a summer treat that cannot be beat by anything else. All those wholesome seasonal ingredients are irresistible.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by and commenting on my brownies...and yay team biscoff!! :D
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Oh this looks heavenly! We're having a week in the high 90's and the idea of turning on the oven is less than appealing! This will be perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, you have certainly capture the fruit and cream. The fruit is beautiful and I sure wish I could taste it.
ReplyDeleteMan, you are a great food "styler" - your photos make the food look sooo yummy! Love the little goblets too!
ReplyDeleteBrandi, I would love to hang out at your house for about a week and get to eat all the delicious food you make! Your fruit and cream parfait looks amazing. And the fact that you make homemade whipped cream just puts it over the top. Thanks for sharing this one!
ReplyDeleteDebbie