These juicy macerated berries are perfect for a summer party. Adding Greek yogurt to the whipped cream not only makes it a little healthier, but also adds a nice tang that’s delicious with the berries.
This summery recipe for macerated berries comes from Gina Homolka’s bestselling cookbook, Skinnytaste Fast & Slow (Clarkson Potter, 2016). If you’re not already familiar with Gina, she’s the lovely blogger behind the popular Skinnytaste blog, which features healthy, low-fat, family-friendly recipes. She writes: “I love bringing a big bowl of these juicy berries to a backyard gathering, especially in the summer when berries are at their peak. This easy dessert doesn’t require any cooking and is always a crowd-pleaser…My trick to making the homemade whipped cream with less fat is folding in some Greek yogurt, which also adds a slight tang that’s quite delicious with the berries.” I have to admit: I un-skinnied the recipe a bit by doubling the cream mixture, but I wasn’t the least bit sorry! And, as a bonus, the macerated berries alone are delicious spooned over a slice of New York cheesecake.
What you’ll need To Make Macerated Berries
How To Make Macerated Berries
Begin with the berries: in a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup each of the strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Add the sugar and mash with a potato masher (or bottom of a ladle) until the sugar dissolves.
Gently stir in the remaining whole berries. Let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, for about 30 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 2 hours).
Place the sugar, cream, and vanilla in a large bowl.
Using an electric hand mixer, beat at medium speed until the cream holds stiff peaks, a few minutes.
Gently fold in the yogurt with a rubber spatula until incorporated.
To serve, divide the berries among 6 serving bowls and spoon the cream mixture over top. Enjoy!
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Per serving (6 servings) Serving size: 1 cup of berries with 2 tablespoons cream Calories: 185 Fat: 6g Saturated fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 32 g Sugar: 23 g Fiber: 8 g Protein: 4 g Sodium: 12 mg Cholesterol: 19 mg
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