Strawberry shortcake cups: a delightful dessert surprise!
Strawberry shortcake cups are a delightful dessert made with layers of fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fluffy cake, served in individual cups for a perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shortcake or sponge cake, crumbled
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to release their juices.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In serving cups, layer the crumbled cake, followed by a layer of strawberries, and then a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with additional strawberries if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat whipped cream.
- These cups can be prepared a few hours in advance; just keep them refrigerated until serving.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg