Description
Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups are a delightful and refreshing dessert that brings together the sweetness of fresh strawberries, rich whipped cream, and light cake. Perfect for any occasion, these individual servings are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (very cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (10-12 ounce) store-bought angel food cake or pound cake
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Crumble the store-bought angel food cake or pound cake into small pieces.
- In serving cups or glasses, layer the crumbled cake at the bottom followed by a layer of macerated strawberries.
- Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until each cup is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice or mint leaf if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg