Berries and Cream Salad: A Sweet & Simple Summer Treat
Looking for the perfect no-fuss dessert that screams summer? This Berries and Cream Salad is everything you love about warm-weather treats — light, fruity, creamy, and impossibly easy to throw together. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, bringing a dish to a picnic, or just craving something refreshing after dinner, this sweet salad fits the bill.
Packed with juicy berries and folded into a smooth, lightly sweetened cream, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Bonus: it takes just minutes to make!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍓 Fresh & fruity — bursting with ripe summer berries
🍦 Cool & creamy — like dessert and fruit salad in one
⏱️ Takes 10 minutes or less to make
🌿 Versatile & customizable — use your favorite berries or add extras like mini marshmallows
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly and perfect for crowds
Ingredients
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blackberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream (or store-bought whipped topping)
2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: fresh mint, mini marshmallows, or cream cheese for extra richness
How to Make Berries and Cream Salad
Whip the cream: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. (Skip this step if using whipped topping.)
Gently fold in berries: Add the fresh berries to a large mixing bowl. Carefully fold in the whipped cream until berries are evenly coated.
Chill or serve immediately: You can serve it right away or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes for a more chilled, melded flavor.
Garnish & enjoy: Top with a sprig of fresh mint or a few whole berries for a picture-perfect presentation.
Tips & Variations
🍇 Add grapes or banana slices for more variety.
🍫 Sprinkle in mini chocolate chips or drizzle with dark chocolate.
🧁 Swap in a few spoonfuls of cream cheese for a cheesecake-like twist.
🧊 This salad is best served chilled and fresh — consume within 1–2 days for peak flavor and texture.
Perfect For:
Backyard BBQs
Summer brunches
Baby or bridal showers
Holiday potlucks (especially Memorial Day or Fourth of July!)
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