In a bowl, hull and slice the washed strawberries.
Add the granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp of vanilla, stir to coat and set aside.
In a bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and the remaining 1/2 tsp of vanilla until stiff peaks form.
In your serving dish, layer a spoonful of strawberries with the syrup and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat until the serving dish is full or you are satisfied with the serving.
Serve immediately!