Description
Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups are the perfect dessert for any occasion, offering a delightful combination of fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and crumbled cake. This no-bake treat is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of your time. Ideal for warm days or last-minute gatherings, these individual dessert cups will impress your guests with their vibrant layers and refreshing taste. With endless customization options, you can adapt this recipe to suit your preferences by incorporating different fruits or flavors. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this simple yet elegant dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (10-12 ounce) store-bought angel food cake or pound cake
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 10 minutes until they release their juices.
- Crumble the Cake: Crumble the angel food cake or pound cake into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer the Ingredients: In serving cups, layer the crumbled cake at the bottom followed by a spoonful of macerated strawberries and their juices.
- Add Whipped Cream: Top each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Repeat layers until filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and mint leaf. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 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: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg