Description
Creamy strawberry rhubarb dessert brings sweet-tart magic to summer gatherings, dancing with seasonal freshness. Garden-inspired flavors and silky textures invite you to savor this delightful homemade treat that celebrates simple, elegant indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- Additional sliced fresh strawberries (optional)
Dairy:
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Combine rhubarb, 2 tablespoons sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches a boil.
- Reduce heat and allow the rhubarb to simmer uncovered for approximately 10 minutes, ensuring the vegetable becomes tender and soft.
- Remove rhubarb mixture from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl, allowing it to cool completely to room temperature.
- Place fresh strawberries and remaining sugar into a food processor, blending until smooth and silky puree forms.
- Gently incorporate the strawberry puree into the cooled rhubarb mixture, creating a vibrant and cohesive compote.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into the fruit mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Divide the creamy dessert evenly between two parfait glasses or elegant dessert dishes, ensuring balanced presentation.
- Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance flavor and achieve a thoroughly chilled consistency.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional fresh strawberry slices to add visual appeal and extra fruity brightness.
Notes
- Select fresh, vibrant rhubarb and strawberries for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness.
- Control the cooking time carefully to prevent rhubarb from turning mushy, aiming for tender yet slightly firm texture.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the natural tartness of your rhubarb and strawberries for perfect balance.
- Chill the dessert glasses beforehand to help the cream set faster and maintain a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 13.5 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg