Name: Gina Homolka's Macerated Berries with Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered if very large); 12 oz raspberries; 12 oz blackberries; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; &frac23; cup cold heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; &frac23; cup Greek yogurt (Gina recommends 0%; I used 2%)

Gina Homolka's Macerated Berries with Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream

Modestly adapted from Skinnytaste Fast & Slow (Clarkson Potter, 2016) by Gina Homolka

These juicy macerated berries are perfect for a summer party. Adding Greek yogurt to the whipped cream not only makes it a little healthier, but also adds a nice tang that’s delicious with the berries.

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 15 Minutes, plus at least 30 minutes for the berries to sit

Ingredients

For the Berries

1 lb strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered if very large)
12 oz raspberries
12 oz blackberries
¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream

¼ cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup cold heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup Greek yogurt (Gina recommends 0%; I used 2%)

Instructions

For the Berries

In a large bowl, combine ½ cup each of the strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Add the sugar and mash with a potato masher (or bottom of a ladle) until the sugar dissolves. Gently stir in the remaining whole berries. Let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, for about 30 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 2 hours).

For the Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream

Place the sugar, cream and vanilla in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat at medium speed until the cream holds stiff peaks, a few minutes. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the yogurt until incorporated.
To serve, divide the berries among 6 serving bowls and spoon the cream mixture over top.
Notes: My only change to the recipe was to double the cream mixture. I enjoyed having a little extra, but feel free to scale it back if desired.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (6 servings)
Serving size: 1 cup of berries with 2 tablespoons cream
Calories: 185
Fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Sugar: 23 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 12 mg
Cholesterol: 19 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.