5-Ingredient Strawberry Shortcake Bites Recipe
A simple, quick, and delightful dessert featuring bite-sized squares of pound cake layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion or simple treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 pound cake, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the pound cake: Cut the pound cake into small, bite-sized cubes to create the base for the dessert bites.
- Prepare the strawberries: Rinse, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries to layer on top of the pound cake pieces.
- Assemble the shortcake bites: On a serving platter or in individual cups, place a cube of pound cake, add a spoonful of sliced strawberries, and top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the shortcake bites right away for the best texture and flavor, or refrigerate briefly before serving if preferred.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chill the whipped cream for easier assembly.
- Can substitute whipped cream with whipped topping or mascarpone cheese for a twist.
- Optional: garnish with a mint leaf or a dusting of powdered sugar for presentation.
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, pound cake dessert, no bake dessert, quick strawberry dessert, easy summer treats
