Monday, May 1, 2023

"Clotted Cream" Filled Strawberries





Even though it felt like winter here over the weekend, it was perfect for taking pictures outside.

I set my table with my beautiful strawberry embroidered tablecloth from Bernideen  at Bernideen's Teatime, Cottage, and Garden.  Isn't it so pretty?  My darling daughter gave me the lovely angel stand that I'm keeping on my patio.  I'm using my favorite strawberry plate that I bought at now gone Pier 1....sniff, sniff; miss that store.  

My strawberry teapot is a favorite that my sis sent to me years ago.  


I have several strawberry teacups, but this one that my friend Rosie gave me from her mom's collection, looks so vintage, doesn't it?


Yield: 16
Author: Kitty, adapted from Bobby Flay
"Clotted Cream" Filled Strawberries

"Clotted Cream" Filled Strawberries

A friend recently made this "clotted cream" and served strawberries with it. I wanted to fill my strawberries with it. This would also be good on scones, bagels, toast, etc.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, very cold
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (I used 4 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • 16 large fresh strawberries
  • Special equipment:
  • a pastry bag fitted with a star tip

Instructions

  1. Combine the mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract and vanilla seeds in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  2. Stand the strawberries upright on a platter. If the bottoms are too wobbly to stand, slice off the green stems. With a small sharp knife, cut an "X" in each strawberry, cutting almost to the bottom. (The cut should be such that the strawberry will open up but not fall apart.) With your fingertips, gently spread each strawberry apart to make "petals."
  3. With a spoon, carefully fill each strawberry with a dollop of cream, or use a pastry bag that's fitted with a star tip, and pipe the cream into the strawberry.
  4. Serve immediately.





17 comments:

  1. I MISS Pier 1 as well!! Loved that store...
    Printed out the recipe! Thank you...
    hugs
    Donna

    ReplyDelete
  2. I adore your pretty strawberry pieces Kitty! Your embroidered tablecloth is perfect for teatime, along with a beautiful strawberry filled with your clotted cream...hurray for strawberry season! I hope the weather is warming up for up for you this week. Happy May ♥

    ReplyDelete
  3. Oh looks so tasty. The tablecloth from Bernideen is stunning.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wow, Kitty, that's gorgeous! That teapot has so much delicate detail on it, I bet you have to keep it in a special place to avoid nicks. Love the tablecloth, Pier1 plate (pass the tissues, me too), and c/s. The little strawberries look so good with the cream filling! Happy May!

    ReplyDelete
  5. So very pretty Kitty. Loving that teapot and tea cup. Those strawberries look so divine! That tablecloth!!!! Absolutely beautiful! I hope that May has kicked off with many blessings in store for you dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh boy those look so good!! I'm a sucker for any kind of "cream"!! I was just thinking about Pier 1 today. My two favorite pillows and the chair I'm sitting on as I type were all from that store...among other things. Boo...between Pier 1, Lord and Taylor and Dress Barn closing, I'm lost!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm loving this week's tea vignette! The strawberry teapot, teacup, and plate are so sweet! I like strawberries with whipped cream, so I would definitely enjoy it with clotted cream! I was also a fan of Pier One's pretty housewares.

    ReplyDelete
  8. What a pretty setting. You have a very nice strawberry tea time collection going!
    Those strawberries look mouth-watering delish! My youngest used to work at Pier 1. That was dangerous haha.

    ReplyDelete
  9. I love your strawberry theme Kitty! Those filled strawberries are my cup of tea. Have a great week.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Oh yumm! Your strawberries are a delight for our taste buds. The clotted cream looks dfelicious. Such a beautiful embroidered tablecloth. The teapot and teacup are so pretty. Happy May Kitty.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Such yummy strawberries! Irresistible really. You sure have that topper looking nicely starched and lovely! Your table looks so lovely and welcoming.

    ReplyDelete
  12. What a beautiful strawberry setting and I love the angel stand! Your cream filled strawberries are a delightful treat, and they look so pretty too~ the teacup is beautiful…Such a lovely spot to sip and linger! Happy May Kitty~
    Jenna

    ReplyDelete
  13. I love the pretty strawberry theme for your table. The strawberries look and sound so good. I hope you have a nice week Kitty.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Oh my goodness, Kitty, these look so scrumptious!!! I sure am looking forward to strawberry season here -- how about you?

    Your table looks charming. You really do have so many pretty teacups, teapots, and dishes, my friend. That tablecloth is gorgeous, and I don't see a crease mark in it. My tablecloths always have creases in them. :D Thank you for sharing this recipe with us, and thanks so much for your visit last week. I really loved hearing from you!

    Have a great week!

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

    ReplyDelete
  15. I have thought how good clotted cream sounds, and I wondered how to make it! I am so thankful you posted this, dear friend! God bless you.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Must be very good! Nice recipe

    ReplyDelete

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...