As strawberry season takes over, it is the perfect time to include these plump, ruby-red gems in desserts. They are juicy and sweet, yet a tad bit acidic and full of flavour, making them the perfect accompaniment to your dessert. Whether you prefer them fresh or baked into your choice of dessert, strawberries make for a delightful addition. They work well in both simple as well as complicated recipes, instantly elevating any dessert that they are added to. It makes for great sweet treat recipes, whether it is for celebrating a birthday, a simple dessert for when friends and family are over, or even for date night.
Dipped Strawberries
A very simple yet decadent dessert is dipped strawberries, where fresh strawberries are dipped in chocolate. These chocolate-coated strawberries are then artfully drizzled with white chocolate. Alternatively, these chocolate-dipped strawberries can be decorated with a myriad of toppings, like crushed nuts, colourful sprinkles, coconut flakes, and so on. The outcome is a delightful blend of textures and flavours, introducing a festive touch to the basic strawberry indulgence. These delightful combinations create an easy and decadent dessert that everyone will surely enjoy. Surprise your loved ones with a bouquet of Toujours' dipped strawberries, which makes for an innovative gifting option. A box of these can be ordered from anywhere in the world, with doorstep deliveries across Mumbai.
Strawberry Millefeuille
We have the French to thank for this delightful dessert. A decadent French pastry, strawberry millefeuille, is a heavenly combination of delicate puff pastry layers, luscious cream, and fresh strawberries. Smooth pastry cream is spread between the pastry layers, and sliced strawberries are delicately placed in between, leading to a delicious blend of flavours and textures. The crispiness of the pastry, creamy filling, and juicy strawberries come together to make this masterpiece. It can be savoured alone as an indulgent treat, shared among friends, or even gifted to your loved ones.
Enjoy a burst of flavour as you dig into this dessert. This dessert is best enjoyed when freshly made. At Toujours, a popular cake studio, each dessert is handmade using premium and fresh ingredients.
Strawberry Cupcakes
These fluffy yet moist treats are a combination of a vanilla base and a crown of whipped strawberry buttercream. Each cupcake can be generously adorned with a swirl of strawberry buttercream, which will perfectly complement the vanilla undertones. The cupcake can be garnished with fresh strawberry slices, edible beads, or colourful sprinkles to add that extra layer of charm.
This sweet treat is best enjoyed as a delightful standalone snack or with a cup of tea. A versatile dessert, strawberry cupcakes are suitable for casual and personal indulgence or as the centrepiece of a joyous celebration.
Fresh Cream Strawberry Cake
This cake is a simple yet grand dessert that marries the rich elegance of fresh cream with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. The airy, light sponge cake acts as the canvas upon which this masterpiece is created. Freshly whipped cream and sliced strawberries are tucked between each cake layer, creating a luscious yet spongy texture that melts in the mouth. The top and sides of the cake can be adorned with freshly cut strawberries. Alternatively, one can get creative and come up with complimenting combinations like using roasted slices of almonds to adorn the sides or introduce more colour by adorning the sides with colourful sprinkles or edible beads. Roasted nuts pair well with strawberries and whipped cream. A bite into this delicious dessert will reveal how each slice captures the essence of a heavenly strawberry-infused delight.
Chocolate and Strawberry Cake
Chocolate and strawberries are a classic combination when it comes to desserts. A simple yet delectable combination, a chocolate and strawberry cake harmoniously blends the richness of chocolate with the burst of flavour from a generous topping of fresh strawberry slices or compote. Once the chocolate cake is baked to perfection using premium ingredients, it is decorated with a drizzle of strawberry compote or fresh strawberry slices, enhancing both visual appeal and flavour. A slice of this cake satisfies both your chocolate and strawberry cravings in every forkful.
Consider these options when in the mood for strawberry-themed desserts. Whether it is a strawberry cupcake or dipped strawberries, these flavourful dessert options are sure to satisfy any sweet treat cravings.
