Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups Recipe
Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of fresh macerated strawberries, crumbled angel food or pound cake, and lightly sweetened whipped cream. Perfect for a fast, refreshing treat in just 15 minutes, these individual cups combine juicy fruit with fluffy cake and creamy topping for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 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
Instructions
- Macerate Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar. Let them sit for 10 minutes so they release their natural juices, creating a sweet syrup.
- Prepare Cake: Crumble the angel food cake or pound cake into bite-sized pieces. This will be layered into the cups.
- Layer Cake: Place a layer of the crumbled cake into the bottom of each serving cup or glass.
- Add Strawberries: Spoon a layer of the macerated strawberries along with the juice over the cake pieces.
- Whip Cream: Using a mixer, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Add a generous dollop of the whipped cream over the strawberry layer.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering the cake, strawberries, and whipped cream until the cups are filled, finishing with a swirl of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and a mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute the store-bought cake with homemade shortcake or sponge cake.
- Make sure the heavy cream is very cold for easier whipping.
- This dessert is best served fresh but can be kept chilled for up to 1 hour.
- For a lighter alternative, consider using whipped coconut cream (for a dairy-free option).
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