Goodness Creamy Fruit Layer (Printable)
Velvety cream base layered with fresh berries and a hint of vanilla for a sweet delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cream Base
01 - 1 cup heavy cream
02 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Fruit Layer
05 - 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
→ Garnish
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted chopped nuts (almonds or pistachios)
07 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
02 - Gently fold half of the fresh mixed berries into the cream mixture.
03 - Divide the creamy mixture evenly into serving glasses or bowls.
04 - Top each serving with the remaining fresh berries.
05 - Sprinkle toasted chopped nuts over the top and optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to achieve a firmer texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes indulgent enough for dinner parties but requires zero baking skills or stress.
- You can prep it in the time most recipes take just to preheat an oven.
- Fresh berries and bright vanilla make it feel lighter than it has any right to be.
02 -
- Do not over-whip the cream or it turns grainy and bitter—soft peaks are your stopping point, even if it feels like it could go further.
- Fold the berries in gently or they'll bleed color and turn the whole thing purple, which tastes fine but looks less intentional.
03 -
- Chill your bowl and beaters in the freezer for five minutes before whisking; cold equipment whips cream faster and more reliably.
- If your berries are pale or flavorless, macerate them in a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for fifteen minutes before layering—it wakes them up.