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May 23, 2016

Creamy Brown Sugared Strawberries

Calling all strawberry lovers! Julie here, from redheadcandecorate.com with the easiest recipe for strawberries in a desert that you will ever find.

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This “Creamy Brown Sugared Strawberries” recipe is from my best friend’s grandfather years and years ago when I ate dinner at her house as a fourth grader. Her family brought it out to the dinner table after we ate, and I was terrified to try it. The grandpa convinced me to take a spoonful, and I’ll never forget how much I loved that very first bite.

You see…it’s not what you think it is.

The secret is the cream. You won’t believe it, but it’s not whipped cream, sweet cream, or even heavy cream. Any guesses?

Strawberry

If you guessed sour cream, you are correct. I know, I know. Trust me, I was extremely skeptical especially as a 9 year old. I saw the sour cream container, and thought, “Is this a joke?”

This is no joke and I definitely wouldn’t post this recipe At the Picket Fence if I didn’t think it was worthy.

The reason it works, is that the brown sugar balances it all out. As a matter of fact, it reminds me of cheese cake when I eat it. Sweet, sour, sweet, sour. Sweet, sour. This is a must try.

Strawberry Treat

The recipe includes 3 simple ingredients…fresh strawberries, light brown sugar, and light sour cream. You won’t find a lot of measuring in this recipe because it’s not meant to be so precise. It’s meant to be Summer lazy, but still out of this world delicious.

 

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Creamy Brown Sugared Strawberries

Creamy Brown Sugared Strawberries

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh, washed, trimmed strawberries sliced the way you like them
  • 1 small bag of light brown sugar (you won't use it all)
  • 1 small tub of light sour cream (you won't use it all)

Instructions

  • You'll probably want about 1 cup of fresh strawberries per person. After you wash, trim, and slice your strawberries, place them in a single serving bowl. Sprinkle on enough brown sugar to coat the strawberries, but not so much that you can't see the strawberries. The more sugar you put, the sweeter it will be. Place 1 dollop of sour cream on top. Encourage your guests to mix it up before they try it. Enjoy! {Recipe by redheadcandecorae.com}
  • 10 min. prep
  • yield: 4 servings
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I hope you try it.

See you next time! ~ Julie

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  1. Jeanne says

    May 23, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    Delicious! This was an ‘old timey’ dessert called Strawberries Devonshire.
    Thanks for the reminder- so easy and tastes amazing!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 24, 2016 at 7:49 AM

      Well isn’t that great to know, I’ll research it Jeanne!

      Reply
  2. Carol Kniepkamp says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    I MIX SOUR CREAM, BROWN SUGAR & A BIT OF VANILLA AND USE IT ON ALL FRESH FRUITS. RED GRAPES AND THIS SAUCE MAKES A GREAT SALAD/DESSERT.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 24, 2016 at 7:49 AM

      Yum yum.

      Reply
  3. Sandy says

    May 23, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    First of all, Vanessa, I love your new photograph. Secondly, this dessert is perfection. Anything with strawberries and tasting like cheesecake is a winner with me. I signed up for Julie’s newsletter.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      May 23, 2016 at 7:40 PM

      Awww..thank you so much Sandy! And I know Julie will be thrilled that you signed up! 🙂

      Reply
    • Julie says

      May 24, 2016 at 7:47 AM

      Thank you, Sandy!

      Reply

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