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Balsamic Strawberries with Coconut Whipped Cream

Orange balsamic strawberries with coconut whipped cream – a sweet and sour dessert that is full of flavor yet still low in calories.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

Orange Balsamic Strawberries

  • 2 cups strawberries stems removed and sliced
  • zest from 1 orange about 1 tablespoon
  • 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon or more to taste honey, or agave nectar for vegan
  • mint for garnish optional

Coconut Whipped Cream

  • 1 14 ounce can Trader Joe's Coconut Cream (or full fat Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk), chilled in the fridge overnight
  • 1 tablespoon or more to taste coconut sugar or honey, optional

Instructions

Orange Balsamic Strawberries

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the orange balsamic strawberries and toss to combine. Let the strawberries marinate for at least 30 minutes on the counter, or up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

Coconut Whipped Cream

  • Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10 minutes before making the coconut whipped cream. When bowl is chilled, remove the thick and hardened coconut cream from the can and transfer to your mixing bowl, leaving any excess moisture/coconut water in the can. If your can of coconut cream did not harden up, unfortunately you got a dud can of coconut cream and it won't whip into soft peaks. Use this can for cooking or baking instead, and try another can.
  • Using a whisk attachment, beat on medium high for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy and soft peaks form. Scrape down the bowl. If adding sweetener, add coconut sugar or honey, then continue beating for another 2 minutes. I usually don't add sweetener, since the coconut cream has its own natural sweetness. But if you like it sweeter, feel free to add it.

Assembly

  • In a martini glass or small bowl, make the dessert by adding desired amount of coconut whipped cream and topping with desired amount of balsamic strawberries. Garnish with mint and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 165 | Total Carbs: 16.3g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Net Carbs: 15g