🍓 Strawberry Vanilla Layered Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

For the strawberry layer:

1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (blended into a puree)

1/2 cup condensed milk

1 cup heavy cream (cold)

1 packet (7g) gelatin or 1 tbsp agar-agar powder (dissolved in 3 tbsp hot water)

For the vanilla layer:

1 cup milk

1/2 cup condensed milk

1 cup heavy cream (cold)

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 packet (7g) gelatin or 1 tbsp agar-agar powder (dissolved in 3 tbsp hot water)

Topping:

Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings (for dusting)

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🧁 Instructions

1. Make the Strawberry Layer
2. Dissolve gelatin (or agar-agar) in hot water and let it cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, combine strawberry puree and condensed milk.
4. Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the strawberry mixture.
5. Add the dissolved gelatin and mix until smooth.
6. Pour into a square or rectangular dish.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes until slightly set.

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2. Make the Vanilla Layer
3. In a saucepan, heat milk, condensed milk, and cornstarch over medium heat until it thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool a bit.
5. Whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
6. Fold the cream into the cooled vanilla mixture.
7. Add dissolved gelatin and mix well.
8. Pour over the set strawberry layer carefully.
9. Chill for at least 4–6 hours (or overnight) until fully set.

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3. Add the Topping
4. Once firm, dust the top evenly with cocoa powder or sprinkle chocolate shavings.
5. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

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🌸 Tips

You can replace strawberries with raspberries or mixed berries.

For a lighter texture, use whipped topping instead of cream.

For a firmer texture, increase the gelatin slightly.

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Would you like me to give you a no-gelatin (vegetarian) version of this dessert too?