Ingredients
Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to creating something truly special. Here’s what you’ll need to bring these dessert cups to life.
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
If you’re out of strawberries, raspberries can be a delightful substitution, offering a tart contrast to the creamy filling.
Instructions
Now, let’s dive into the fun part—bringing these Strawberry Dessert Cups to life! Follow these steps and let your senses guide you, just as my abuela taught me.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated.
- Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among your serving cups, pressing it down to form a crust layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Spoon the whipped cream over the graham cracker crust, leaving some room at the top for the strawberries.
- Top each cup with a generous layer of sliced strawberries.
- For an extra touch, add a mint leaf for garnish. It’s these little details that make cooking an act of care and creativity.
- Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International