Strawberries with Sour Cream
Updated: Aug 11
The simplest dessert of my childhood
Some of my happiest summer memories take me back to my great-grandmother's village. She had a wonderful garden filled with apple trees, plum trees, raspberries, red and black currants, and, of course, strawberries.
When strawberry season arrived, she would make us the simplest dessert imaginable. It took only a few minutes, but to me, it tasted like summer itself.
Fresh strawberries, a little sugar, and a spoonful of sour cream.
That's all.
Even now, whenever strawberries are in season, this is one of the first desserts I make. To me, this isn't just a bowl of strawberries. It's a little reminder that the sweetest summer memories are often made from the simplest things.
Why You'll Love It
Ready in just a few minutes
Only three ingredients
A refreshing summer dessert
A childhood favorite across Eastern Europe
Ingredients (Serves 2)
2 cups fresh strawberries
2-4 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
4-6 teaspoons sour cream
How to Make
Wash the strawberries and remove the stems
Place them in a bowl
Using a teaspoon rather than a knife, gently cut the berries into halves or smaller pieces. This helps release more of their natural juice
Sprinkle with sugar and let the berries sit for a minute or two
Add the sour cream on top
Gently stir everything together and enjoy immediately
Serving Ideas
As a light summer dessert
For breakfast with fresh bread or pastries
With freshly picked garden strawberries
Best enjoyed outdoors on a warm summer day
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