Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups, a no-bake dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. These individual servings boast layers of fresh strawberries, luscious whipped cream, and soft cake, all beautifully presented in charming cups. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight treat, these cups bring vibrant flavors together with minimal effort.
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
- 10–12 ounces 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.
- Prepare the Cake Layer: Crumble the angel food cake or pound cake into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble Your Cups: Layer crumbled cake at the bottom of serving cups, then add a layer of macerated strawberries, followed by whipped cream.
- Repeat the Layers: Continue layering until cups are filled, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg