Happy Meatless Monday and Happy June! Wow this month just flew by. My June is going to be crazy with graduations & travel. You will have to tune into our Ultimate Coffee Date Saturday to hear all about it. For today, hope you will join Tina Muir and I and check out all of the great veggie recipes this week.
I am loving all of the ripe, juicy summer fruits and veggies available right now. Sure strawberries are available all year round but they have been so juicy and sweet lately that my family is just plowing through them. I decided to create a fun, light and fruity dessert for you all this week.
You may have seen my post a few weeks ago where I mentioned a new product, BK Creamery Extra Thick Double Cream. Since I had some in my fridge, I wanted to see what I could make with it. If it were colder out, I would throw it into a soup or stew to make it more hearty. My kids were looking for some sort of fun, healthy dessert so we decided to make our own whipped cream with it. We added in a little vanilla and banana extract and boom this was delicious! The banana extract gave it a great flavor. Here’s what we came up with hope you enjoy as much as we did.
Strawberry Shortcake with Banana Cream
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author:
Prep time:
Total time:
A light fruity dessert made with BK Creamery Double Cream that you can whip up in minutes
Ingredients
- For Banana whipped cream:
- 9 oz container of BK Creamery Extra Thick Double Cream
- 2 tbl sugar (or sugar substitute of your choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp banana extract
- For shortcake:
- 4 indiv sized sponge cake dessert shells (or larger cake cut into slices)
- 1 pint strawberries (washed & thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl at high speed
- whip Extra Thick Double Cream for 2-3 min until light & fluffy
- Add in vanilla & banana extract to combine
- Chill for 30 min
- Assemble the shortcake
- Layer the sponge cake
- spoon in the whipped cream
- add strawberries
- repeat layer
- end with a sprinkle of chocolate chips
This was light, satisfying and only took minutes to whip up. Sometimes even this mother runner needs a little dessert! This definitely did the job!
You can print a coupon to try BK Creamery here
(This post was sponsored by BK Creamery & Sverve however the recipe and thoughts are my own)
What’s your favorite summer dessert? Do you make your own whipped cream?
It really feels like summer! This looks so delicious! The strawberries are so incredible everywhere right now – I will have to try this.
I love making my own whipped cream!!
Favorite summer dessert – I would have to say peach cobbler in the month of July.
Big juicy peaches are so, so good. I can’t wait to make one! Have an awesome day! xx
Natalie recently posted…Grilled Bread And Heirloom Tomato Salad
I like making my own whipped cream too and yes peaches yummy too.
Oh wow, this looks delicious! Strawberries are definitely one of my favorite desserts in the summer, especially with a little whipped cream! 🙂
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter {Dairy Free}
The best way to go for sure!
Zoinks!!! So much for eating well now all I can think about is this! This is perfect this time of year fresh strawberries and banana cream. Deborah you just took meatless mondays to a whole new level. I’ going to be making this soon! (like tonight!)
Renee @ Bendiful Blog recently posted…Mediterranean Lunch Wrap {Meatless Monday}
ha it’s actually not too unhealthy for a dessert 🙂 enjoy
Deborah! Whoa! This sounds fantastic, what a delicious summery dessert! Pinning! Oh yum!
Tina Muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Goats Cheese & Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas
Thanks it was pretty yummy!
Sounds delish! I agree the strawberries have been so sweet and wonderful lately.
Kelli recently posted…Church Creek TT (40K)
Thanks! I love the summer fruit 🙂
Yum! I used to pick strawberries in my Grandpas garden as a little girl. I think that’s why I love them so much!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Chocolate Lovers Banana Bread {LF, LC, GF}
They are a crowd favorite around here!
It’s gotten so hot so quickly here where I live (after a glorious May) that it feels like the middle of summer. It’s supposed to be around 103 today! This dessert looks perfect for a hot weather treat,
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…Meatless Monday: Chili con Not-Carne. Plus #BloggyBootCamp!
Wow that is hot! This should hit the spot for sure
I love the banana whipped cream idea! My dad always requests strawberry shortcake or angel food cake with strawberries for his birthday. I think I will have to suggest that we add these other elements this year!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Marathon Coaching + Healthy Snacks On the Go Giveaway!
I liked the subtle banana flavor it kicked it up a notch.
Double cream? Sign me up!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…The Great Brazil Adventure Part 2- Ilha Grande
It was yummy!
I never think to have banana extract on hand, but honestly, it seems pretty genius after reading this recipe! Looks delicious. I love anything with berries and whipped cream (or double cream) in the summer.
Meghan recently posted…Greens and Grains Bowl, Inspired by Cava Grill
It was a great addition and I’ve never used it before either but it gave it a nice subtle flavor boost.
DELICIOUS dessert. I have such a sweet tooth at night, that I think this is going to absolutely hit the spot – and in a healthy way! Thanks for sharing! Have a great Monday : )
Jamie recently posted…Marvelous Monday 6/1
Thanks! It’s pretty healthy really and perfect for summer!
Omg this looks delicious! I’m ready to make this and eat it now!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Training Log – Week 4
Thanks hope you give it a try it was super easy.
Yum, this looks delicious and I can definitely see it satisfying cravings for something sweet in a healthy way 🙂
Chaitali recently posted…Semper Fi 5k
Absolutely! 🙂
This just looks too delicious. YUM!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…Avoid These 5 Foods That Make You Fat
Thanks it really was easy too.
WHOA! That is gorgeous but a bit too rich for me right now. I bet that banana cream is awesome!
Elle recently posted…So… About Exercising on a Cruise Ship
It really is and actually it’s quite light but super satisfying.
Have you ever made whip cream from coconut milk?
Margo recently posted…Brooklyn Fit Chick News & Notes: EleVen by Venus Discount, the FBG 00’s Playlist and “Valley of the Dolls!”
No I have not yet but maybe I should give it try. I use it in my coffee.
Oh my yum!!! We brought Strawberry Shortcake to a friends last night for a grill out. I love it but it was one of those things that I forgot just how much I love it! Simply delicious!
So that is a funny question… I grew up with homemade whipped cream and I always made it so it was funny for me when I first saw canned whip cream or when my oldest first saw it too. It made me think of things we do that may be different than her friends or others because her reaction was so funny. I’m not a cool whip person. I use to have a half gallon of organic heavy whipping cream in the fridge more often than not until I went vegan, than it was only during the holidays for others or when I would bring desserts places as coconut whip cream took a little more notice and not everyone is a fan of. I started adding dairy back in last fall when in Ireland and am ok with some. My oldest now having more issues with dairy so one of my “treats” or times I deal with the tummy ache is for homemade whipped cream. I’m not a fan of it at coffee shops or restaurants but every few months or for sure during the holidays I will whip some up as the family enjoys it. I do enjoy Coco Whip only for convenience and straight out of the freezer and now try to always have a box of culinary coconut milk in the fridge “just in case”. Oh and one of those charged whipped cream dispensers from William Sonoma has been on my list for a few years now. I would have broke down and bought one by now but other gadgets seem to pop up or trump it. Someday.
Sarah recently posted…ABB (Avocado Blueberry Beet) Salad
Ha I forgot about those dispensers from william Sonoma but I don’t even think you need them bc it is so easy to whip it up in 5 minutes. The banana extract was fabulous
how fun is that?! that looks like the perfect summer dessert! I love all the fresh fruit right now and the corn is tasty too here! Cheers to summer food!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…The last weekend in May update!
Perfect summer dessert indeed!
My mom used to make strawberry short cakes when I was growing up. SO yummy! I haven’t had them in such a long time now.
I’ve made my own whipped cream using coconut milk instead of cream – just as delicious!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Healthy Nutella Brownie Blizzard {gf, vegan option}
I bet yes! Perfect summer dessert.
Oh my goodness… my mouth is watering! This looks delicious! Yum!
Rachel recently posted…Scenes from my Trail Run
Thanks I bet your boys would love it!
Yum!
I love cherry pie and all kinds of shortcakes. And trifles. You can never go wrong with a nice trifle.
I do tend to make my own whipped cream. And pastry cream. So good.
Jenn recently posted…weekly report: 5/24 – 5/30
Definitely tastes better when it is homemade!
Ugh, that looks to die for. And quiet literally my stomach would die if I ate that. I need to make a dairy-free version of this!
Bri recently posted…10 easy, healthy snack ideas for the desk dweller
Well there’s that! 🙂
This looks fabulous! One of my favorite spring desserts… plus a little chocolate syrup. Total chocoholic. Haha! 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Back to Reality
That would be good too I was trying to restrain myself 🙂
Linked up! Thanks for letting me know 🙂 This strawberry shortcake looks phenomenal btw!!
Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. recently posted…Vegan Chicken Lettuce Wraps
thanks! So glad you joined us it’s a fun linkup.
Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite dessertd. So fresh! I have never made my own cool whip, maybe I need to try it. But buying it is so easy:)
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…Summer Giveaway!
It’s really easy hope you give it a try
I love strawberry shortcake, but I make my own biscuits. Sometimes I make chocolate biscuits, which is a huge hit around here. That banana cream would be really good with that!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Turn this thing around!
Ooh chocolate biscuits with the banana cream would be fab!!
Love the look of the cake! Looks very fun to put together too!
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #25
Super easy too!
oh em gee… strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts and that looks amazing!
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Workout Recap + State #13
Thanks! It is pretty easy to make your own whipped cream and so much better!
Oh yum! Strawberries are SO good right now. In fact I’ve got some in the garden I Need to pick. Yes to homemade whipped cream!
Marcia recently posted…Weekend Update and a Freekeh Pilaf
Yes indeed!
Yummy! This looks delicious and so easy to make! Pinning the recipe now 🙂
Megan Sutliff recently posted…The 5 Best Occasions to Gift Flowers
Super easy! Hope you give it a try
OMG that dessert looks absolutely delicious!!!!! I haven;t seen any BK creamery cream around here to use though, I will have to keep a look out!
Toni@runninglovingliving recently posted…Weekly Workout Wrap-Up, K-Fit 6 Challenge Week 2
Take a look in the dairy section-my store had it near the sour cream.
It looks absolutely sinful! I love the combination of strawberry and banana in this and need to try asap! 🙂
Olivia @ Olivia’s Cuisine recently posted…Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
It was a great combo and my kids loved it.
This sounds like heaven! And I think you could easily adapt the recipe to use whatever berries you might have that are in season where you are, or even other fruits (hello, peach season!) Thanks for sharing such a versatile and yummy recipe!
Beth @ Running with the Sunrise recently posted…Monday Motivation: Enjoy the Process
Yes peaches would be fabulous too!
My favorite summer dessert: watermelon, blueberries and strawberries with whipped cream. So refreshing and yummy!
Pragati // Simple Medicine recently posted…Spicy Indian Chickpeas | Channa Masala
I love watermelon too! The jucier the better.
I’ve never had strawberry shortcake, and this version looks amazing! Now I’m hungry and craving something sweet 🙂 Definitely going to check out all of those other links as well!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Week 22/52 of Training – 2015
Ha ha yes it’s satisfying but not too sweet.
Anything with fresh berries is my favorite over the summer! I also really love coconut ice cream.
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment recently posted…Navigating the Farmers’ Market
I love the berries over the summer too!
Right now any dessert with fresh fruit is my favorite. I’ve made my own whipped cream but don’t do it often. The family prefers store bought 🙂
jill conyers recently posted…Super Sets: Strength and Cardio Workout
Fresh fruit is the best right now!
I ALWAYS need dessert! I haven’t noticed banana extract – great shortcut!
Coco recently posted…Bike for Beer
It really gives it a great flavor
I’m a huge fan of making homemade whipped cream 🙂 I stopped buying cool whip at the store. Looks delish!! Love the addition of banana extract.
Jess@hellotofit recently posted…Link Love #20 and saying “yes” to the dress
I loved the banana extract as well!
yum! i’m going strawberry picking this weekend so i’ll have lots of delicious strawberries to make this with 🙂
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Why I Hate Being Told to Smile
It’s super easy and very yummy!
Looks like a great dessert! I’ve been wanting to try these creams and just need a little free time to play around in the kitchen! I have a feeling they are going to become a new favorite around here! 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…Pizza Pasta Salad
I am finding them super easy to use and lots of possibilities!
Strawberry shortcake is my absolute favorite! I have made my own cream with a jello recipe before, but I am going to have to save this one to try. I bring strawberry shortcake to just about every family BBQ or party we have in the summer:)
Thanks for sharing!
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…Butterfield Canyon, Utah
Glad you approve! I loved making my own whipped cream it was so easy
Oh, yum! That looks so delicious!
Akaleistar recently posted…Why Don’t You…?
Thanks! Super easy to whip up too
I’ve NEVER had a strawberry shortcake before – I only had a whole bunch of those strawberry shortcake POPS when I was younger, man did I loveeeeee those processed pieces of garbage! LOL!
GiGi Eats recently posted…A Tasty Recipe For Disaster!
Not so much the same 🙂
i’m sucker for anything shortcake! haha. Sign me up. and banana cream? oh my!
lindsay recently posted…Coconut Cream Peanut Butter Bites {Grain Free}
It was really easy to make and super yum!
I just love summer desserts! Can’t wait until it is time to pick strawberries! Banana cream sounds like a great addition to this dessert!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Today is your opportunity to celebrate National Running Day!
It is so yummy!
This looks amazing. I love the cream with the strawberries but this just takes it to a whole new level! Love it.
Kira T recently posted…Your Media Kit Can Rock with Hip Media Kits- Review
Thanks! It was really easy to whip up
This looks outstanding
Thanks super easy to make as well!
Yum! Going to try this recipe!
Style Fox recently posted…6 Natural Ways To Help Relieve a Migraine
Thanks hope you like it!
Those shortcakes look delicious and I know the cream tastes delicious too!
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love recently posted…Featuring You!
It sure does! Thanks
Yum! That looks absolutely decadent! :-p
Kendra @ Closet Confections recently posted…Say ‘Yes’ to the Dress! {Anthropologie Clearance Sale}
Thanks it’s super easy to make hope you give it a try
Thanks! We hope you guys love double cream & single cream as much as we do! – Brooklyn Creamery Company
I do and I have lots of ideas on to cook with it.
This is an absolutely fantastic dessert – love it!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos recently posted…Tried and True: Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding #BKCreamery
Thanks so much!
Ok girl that is a GREAT looking dessert! Love Brooklyn Cream!
Ashley Sears recently posted…Comment on Don’t Let Haters Get You Down: Saying Goodbye To Toxic Friendships by Michelle
Thanks so much I am enjoying cooking with it!
This stuff is so cool and yummy! I love using to plain and I so many recipes I wanna gtry with it!! I ove strawberries!!!!
I am really enjoying cooking with it myself!
What a great idea! I love how you added a little banana flavor to this 🙂 Yum!
Christin @ Blue Crab Martini recently posted…Coconut Chicken Kabobs with Peach and Jalapeno Sauce
Thanks it came out soooo good!