Strawberries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar
Blending a rich creaminess with tart and sweet flavors, Strawberries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
It was one of those times where I wonder if I’m old. Or a bad mother. Because, when I explained too my daughter that I’d be serving our strawberries with sour cream and brown sugar, she looked at me like I was from Mars. “We’re out of cream” I explained. This didn’t help.
Of course, my mother didn’t introduce this delightful combo to her kids either. We were well versed in “strawberries and cream,” as a result of my grandparents’ Danish birthplace. But the only other option was plain.
Option: set out toppings and let guests help themselves
It was on a college dance trip, as a competitive Scottish Highland dancer, that I finally had my first taste. For one of the competitions, we stayed with a friend of the instructor. When she explained what our dessert would be my eyes grew wide. Count me in!
Or serve “put together”
Today’s exchange came about because, in the Covid era, there is no quick run to the store for an item or two. No cream, no half and half, no problem.
Rich and creamy, tart and sweet, the flavors in Strawberries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar blend perfectly. So, to remind mothers and grandmothers to introduce the youth in their lives, I had to share today.
Cheese, bread and berries for breakfast
I also put out some cheeses that I’d had shipped from LaClare Family Creamery (did you know artisan cheesemakers are hurting now?) and some remnants of bread. Our breakfast was classic bohemian. And perfect.
So here it is. Not even a recipe, really. But not to be missed.
A spring centerpiece
Strawberries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- 1 quart strawberries cleaned and cut
- 1/2 cup sour cream or half and half
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Divide berries between 4 bowls
- Top with sour cream and brown sugar (see note)
this is one of the most simple but satisfying treats ever created! i like grapes this way too. 🙂
Oooo, going to have to give the grapes a try–great tip! So nice to hear from you!
Simple and yet delicious…thank you for sharing this recipe Inger…I have all the ingredients and will serve as dessert tonight.
It sounds great…what was the end result with the kids. Did they enjoy the berries that way?
One did, the other preferred them plain, though she’s big on Strawberries and cream.
I can’t remember the last time I bought Cool Whip, but I just picked one up this past weekend to freeze in case of whip cream emergencies. But I’ve got to try this sour cream brown sugar combo. It looks and sounds great!
I am keeping sour cream around the house now “just in case” 🙂
Absolutely delicious !! I love strawberries !! Have a nice day tomorrow Inger!
When I was young, my friend treated me to dinner (okay, her father paid) at the Silverado Country Club in Napa. Or was it Sonoma? Well, anyway, the dessert was fresh raspberries with a brown sugar-sour cream topping and it has been a go-to ever since. Must try it on strawberries – thanks for the inspiration!
I served strawberries in this combination as ice cream, yours is fastet
I think that is such a great idea – and I would try the combination. I keep boxed cream for emergencies and like you I am not just running to the shops each time we need something. My dad has his strawberries with black pepper and I love the savoury note it adds. Stay safe!