The weather may have been disappointing so far, but if there’s one summer highlight we know we can count on every year… it’s strawberries and cream served at Wimbledon as a staple of the English summer.
Fresh fruit and light cream have been a perfect match for nearly 150 years, having been served at the first Wimbledon tournament in 1877. These days, around 190,000 portions are eaten every year! With this long a history, we couldn’t resist making our own version over on Moments this week.
The traditional Wimbledon strawberries and cream recipe calls for ripe strawberries accompanied by a dollop of fresh cream. The combination of juicy strawberries with rich, velvety cream is a perfect summer dessert or quick snack for family picnics. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most straightforward things in life bring the most joy. We’ve opted for a drizzle of double cream with ours!
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