Description
Quick Strawberry Shortcake Cups are an easy, individual dessert featuring layers of sweetened strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and crumbled shortcake or pound cake. Perfect for parties or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (10-12 ounce) store-bought angel food cake or pound cake
Instructions
- Combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Crumble angel food cake or pound cake into bite-sized pieces.
- In serving cups, layer crumbled cake.
- Add a layer of macerated strawberries with juice.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Repeat layers, ending with whipped cream. Garnish with strawberry slice and mint if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
Notes
Assemble just before serving for best texture. Frozen strawberries should be thawed and drained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American