Strawberry Shortcake in a Cup: Easy, Delicious Summer Treat
A delightful and easy-to-make summer dessert that combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake into a convenient cup form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups vanilla cake crumbs
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In serving cups, layer the cake crumbs, strawberry mixture, and whipped cream.
- Repeat layers until cups are full, finishing with whipped cream and a few strawberry slices on top.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling some chocolate sauce on top.
- Experiment with different berries for a mixed berry version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake in a Cup