Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and tender cake with these Layered Strawberry Shortcake Cups. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this dessert brings comfort and joy to every spoonful. Each cup bursts with sweetness, making it an irresistible treat that will have your guests clamoring for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups shortcake or pound cake, cubed
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let them sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
- In another bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form; add vanilla and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare the cake by cutting it into cubes if using store-bought or homemade.
- Layer cake cubes, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream in individual cups; repeat layers until cups are full.
- Chill assembled cups in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg