Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cups are a delightful dessert featuring layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box of shortcake mix (or homemade shortcake)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to release their juices.
- Prepare the shortcake according to package instructions or your homemade recipe.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the shortcake is ready, cut it into small pieces or cups.
- Layer the shortcake pieces, strawberries, and whipped cream in serving cups.
- 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 add other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variety.
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: 40mg