Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups Recipe
A quick and easy dessert featuring layers of macerated fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and crumbled angel food or pound cake served in individual cups. Perfect for a light, refreshing treat that comes together in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Strawberry Mixture
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cake
- 1 (10-12 ounce) store-bought angel food cake or pound cake
Optional Garnish
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Macerate Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their natural juices, enhancing their flavor and sweetness.
- Prepare Cake: Depending on your choice of store-bought shortcakes, angel food cake, or pound cake, crumble or cut it into bite-sized pieces suitable for layering in cups.
- Layer Cake in Cups: In serving cups or glasses, place a layer of the crumbled cake as the base for the dessert layers.
- Add Strawberry Layer: Spoon a generous amount of the macerated strawberries along with their juices over the cake layer to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Add a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream on top of the strawberry layer. For whipped cream, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering cake, strawberries, and whipped cream until the cups are filled, finishing with a swirl of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish each cup with a fresh strawberry slice and a mint leaf for an attractive presentation.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the strawberry shortcake cups immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to chill before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping.
- You can substitute the granulated sugar with a sugar substitute for a lower-sugar version.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor; frozen strawberries will release too much water.
- The dessert is best consumed within an hour to prevent the cake from becoming too soggy.
- If desired, add a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries for added brightness.
Keywords: Quick Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Easy Summer Dessert, Layered Strawberry Cups
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