Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con Crema, Mexican strawberries and cream, is quite possibly the EASIEST dessert you'll EVER make! With just 4 simple ingredients, my recipe for Fresas con Crema whips up quickly and is light and refreshing!

In this article you'll find everything you need to make Fresas con Crema successfully.

I explain how to shop for and choose the best ingredients, how to make Fresas con Crema with step-by-step photos and a quick video, what kitchen tools you need, recipe substitutions you can use, and additional topping ideas you might like.

Strawberry Pancakes Recipe

Strawberry Pancakes dotted with homemade dried strawberries and drizzled with pure maple syrup is a hearty and delicious way to start the day. This easy recipe is sure to be a family favorite!

Strawberry S'mores Tartlets

Strawberry S'mores Tartlets just in time for Valentine's Day! These mini dessert tarts are perfectly sized for an individual dessert treat fancy enough to serve for a special occasion such as Valentine's Day, yet easy enough to make any night of the week!

Pork Chops with Balsamic-Strawberry Sauce

Pork Chops with Balsamic-Strawberry Sauce is a deliciously easy dinner that's on the table in about 30 minutes from start to finish! I love using fresh ingredients to maximize flavor in easy recipes.

Strawberry Jelly Roll Cake Recipe

Strawberry Jelly Roll Cake just in time for Valentine's Day! You already make their heart go pitter patter, so why not treat their taste buds to this rich, delicious cake with fresh Florida strawberries all rolled up into a pretty package.

Strawberries with Balsamic Glaze #SundaySupper #FLStrawberry

This post is sponsored by Florida Strawberry Growers Association in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

Strawberries with Balsamic Glaze is a sweet and tangy treat that is easy to make and versatile too!

Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

This post is sponsored by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad is a twist on the traditional Caprese Salad. Instead of tomatoes, I used sweet Florida strawberries for a refreshing change to this classic flavor combo!

No Bake Strawberry Cake

No Bake Strawberry Cake is perfect for summer, y'all. It is bursting with fresh, sweet strawberries sandwiched between layers of buttery cake, all topped off with the sweet creamy goodness of whipped topping. Doesn't that sound amazing? But wait it gets better... 

Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar

Do you ever wonder what kind of dessert you can take to a summer get together that doesn't require turning on the oven and heating up the house?! No worries! I've got you covered with this fresh and scrumptious, no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar...

Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie

This Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie is a refreshing drink that gets kicked up a notch with the addition of Pure Tahitian Vanilla. The vanilla adds just the right touch and compliments the strawberries perfectly!

Strawberry Jelly Roll Cake Recipe

Strawberry Jelly Roll Cake just in time for Valentine's Day! You already make their heart go pitter patter, so why not treat their taste buds to this rich, delicious cake all rolled up into a pretty package. 

This cake makes an impressive presentation, no doubt, but the real beauty is in the taste! The light sweet flavor of the sponge cake paired with fresh strawberries is love on a plate!

I actually made this cake 3 times with 3 different fillings! Well, 4 really. I promised to save my mom a piece, but before I knew it there was none left! Oops! In our defense, it was pretty darn good. So, I made it one last time with our favorite filling and gave her the whole cake, because I'm her favorite daughter :o), and I need to maintain that status! It takes work when you are 1 of 5 daughters!!

You will find the list of ingredients and the directions past the tutorial. I do recommend you read through the steps on how to make this cake as there are some great tips included!

Independence Day Cupcakes

Red, White, and Blue and yummy too!

How perfect are these for your 4th of July Celebration?!!  

Don't think this is just a pretty face either - this cupcake is as delicious as it is pretty. It is filled with vanilla pudding and topped with a homemade whipped topping and fresh fruit  yum yum yum

Just a note about homemade whipped topping - it's awesome! Well worth the little bit of extra effort!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (3.4 oz) small package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups skim milk
• • Thinly sliced strawberries (smaller strawberries work better for this recipe)
  • Fresh blueberries
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  Directions
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• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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• With a pastry cutter, chop the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly, then beat in the egg whites, vanilla extract, and 1 cup of milk to make a smooth batter. Spoon batter into the paper-lined cupcake cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
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• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 22 to 26 minutes. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
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• In a bowl, beat together the pudding mix and 2 cups of skim milk until the pudding is thickened, about 2 minutes. Allow to stand for 5 minutes to finish thickening. Spoon the pudding into a pastry bag with a medium tip.
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• To fill and decorate cupcakes, use a thin paring knife to cut a small hole, about 1/2 inch in diameter, into the top of a cupcake. Insert the knife about 3/4 of the way down into the cupcake, and remove the core. Use the pastry bag to fill the hole with pudding, piping in enough pudding to fill the hole flush with the top of the cupcake. Frost the tops of the filled cupcakes with whipped cream (see recipe below), spreading it into a smooth layer.
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• Place a blueberry in the center of each cupcake. Around the blueberry, arrange 5 slices of strawberry, pointed ends outward, to make a star shape. Store in refrigerator.

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• Whipped Topping

• Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  Directions

  In a chilled small mixing bowl and with chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. 

• Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com Independence Day Cupcakes

Madison's Angel Food Cake French Toast

Perfection on a plate!

You. Will. LOVE! This!

...nothing left to say

Madison's Angel Food Cake French Toast

Ingredients

Angel Food Cake Box Mix (just add water!)

4 eggs

1 cup whole milk

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

pinch salt

butter

Directions

Make the cake the day before you plan on making the french toast. Follow the directions on the box.  Madison likes to make this in a 13"x9"x2" cake pan (a smaller pan will overflow).  If you prefer to save time, I'm sure this will be just as good if you purchase the angel food cake from the bakery.

In the morning, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Slice the cake into desired sizes and dip each slice into the egg mixture to coat - do this about 3-4 pieces at a time (whatever will fit in your skillet). Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Melt enough butter to coat pan. Add cake slices and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. The french toast should be golden brown. Continue until you've cooked all the cake pieces. Add butter to the pan as needed. Serve with fresh fruit and pure maple syrup.

Cupcake Bouquet

This would make a sweet Mother's Day gift!

BONUS - it was easy and inexpensive. The biggest cost was the strawberries and they are on sale

Here is how I made it...

Obviously I had to make cupcakes first.  I used Lemon Cupcakes (I seem to be on a lemon kick right now), but you can use your fave. Be sure to refrigerate them before assembling your bouquet so the icing can harden.

 You'll also need a cute vase or pot (If you don't have one on hand, you can pick one up relatively inexpensively - mine was only $1), Styrofoam, toothpicks, and strawberries or tissue paper.

Be sure the Styrofoam fits snugly in your vase or pot - try it out at the store before you bring it home! Now place the Styrofoam into the vase/pot like so...

Next you put your toothpicks into the Styrofoam.  This vase has a square opening just big enough to fit one cupcake on each side, so I put two (2) toothpicks in the center of each side.  Place them so one cupcake will fit over both toothpicks.  I also placed a cupcake in the center, so I needed 2 toothpicks there as well

Now that all of your toothpicks are in place, pop on those cupcakes!

Be careful not to smudge the icing!

One on each side....

And one smack dab in the middle - right on top!

Next, place 1 toothpick where ever you see an empty spot that needs filling, and this is where you will put the strawberries.  1 toothpick will be enough to hold 1 strawberry, so no need to get all crazy with the toothpicks!  I put the toothpick in the Styrofoam first and then stuck the strawberry on the toothpick.  Try to get strawberries that are on the smallish side...the bigger ones (like many of the ones I have) make it difficult to push them down in there to fill the empty spaces.  Your bouquet will look better if you get all those spaces filled up nicely! Chocolate dipped strawberries would be good too!

You can also use tissue paper to fill in the spaces.  Pick your favorite color that coordinates nicely with your vase/pot, and cut it into wide strips; fold each strip into an accordion and pinch the bottom and then just shove them into the spaces.  If they don't want to stay on their own, you can use double-sided tape to hold them in there.  Mine stayed just fine without any tape... I really like the added color

Once it is all assembled, place it in the fridge to let the icing harden again, and then you can use cellophane to wrap it up and tie a ribbon at the top for gift giving.  These are perishable, of course, so be sure to gift them within a day or two of making them - you don't want mom eating stale cupcakes!!

Strawberry Cheesecake

I know they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but who wouldn't think this is beautiful?! Right?

Not only is this Strawberry Cheesecake impressively gorgeous, but it is most delicious as well! 

This cheesecake recipe is perfect, in my humble opinion. The texture is smooth and velvety, and the taste is rich (but not too rich), and there is no denying it is pleasing on the eyes!

Of course, this is perfect anytime of year, but this Strawberry Cheesecake typically makes an appearance on our Easter table. It is a truly spectacular ending to a wonderful holiday meal enjoyed with family and friends.

Holiday dinners can be a little stressful, so do yourself a favor and make this up a day or two ahead of time. It will taste even better after spending some time in the fridge and you'll have one less thing to worry about. You're welcome :o)

Strawberry Puree

Just a quick post to share this delicious recipe.  This past weekend we traveled to Virginia to support our daughter and her college equestrian team at the Zone Finals.  College alone is challenging enough! Add in the responsibilities of being a student athlete and you have a bunch of kids (okay so they really aren't kids anymore, but whateva!) who deserve some special treatment every once in a while! The competition was a real nail biter!  At the end of the day the team secured the title of Reserve Champions.  They lost the Championship title by just 2 points!!  Fortunately, the first and second place teams move on to the National Finals being held in NC this May.  Go BEES!

Anyhoo, the reason for my post is to share this delicious Strawberry Puree

I used this to make Strawberry Shortcake Cake Shooters!  

I pulled this recipe from my favorite recipe site - Allrecipes.  Of course, I did change it up just a bit...  I don't really like chunks of strawberries in the puree - just a personal preference - so I puree'd all the berries to make a smooth puree that can be used in so many different ways!

Cake Shooters are tons of fun and a great way to bring along a treat when traveling!

To make these I used a pound cake.  Because pound cake is so thick I sliced it in half first, so I would have 2 (thinner) cakes. I cut pieces of the pound cake using the push pop round end.  This worked perfect! The cake pieces fit right into the push pop container. On top of the cake I layered with fresh strawberries, strawberry puree and butter cream icing. I repeated the layers until filled and popped on the top!  Too easy!

So proud of these girls!!

Especially my girl.....