Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cups
A delightful dessert featuring fresh strawberries layered with whipped cream and soft cake, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pound cake or shortcake, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries by combining them with sugar in a bowl and letting them sit for about 10 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer the ingredients in serving cups with pound cake pieces, strawberries with their juices, and topped with whipped cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the beautiful layers.
Notes
Best enjoyed immediately, but if you have leftovers, store in the fridge for up to 2 hours. Keep components separate until serving to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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