Description
Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups are a delightful and easy dessert that everyone will love. These individual servings feature layers of sweetened strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and crumbled cake, making them an ideal choice for any gathering or a quick sweet fix. With no baking required, you can prepare these cups in just 15 minutes, impressing your guests with minimal effort. Each cup is a refreshing taste of summer, showcasing the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries while allowing for customization with different fruits or cake types.
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, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
- Crumble the cake into bite-sized pieces.
- In serving cups, layer the crumbled cake as the base.
- Spoon macerated strawberries over the cake layer.
- Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Repeat layering until cups are filled, finishing with whipped cream.
- 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: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg