Description
Delicious individual servings of classic strawberry shortcake made easy with layers of cake, strawberry sauce, and whipped topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups vanilla cake crumbs
- 1 lb strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Cake: Crumble the cooled cake into small pieces and divide evenly into 28 2-ounce cups, filling each about halfway.
- Make the Strawberry Sauce: Combine strawberries and granulated sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until softened. Let cool.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and gradually incorporate heavy cream, whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Dessert Cups: Spoon strawberry sauce over cake crumbs in each cup, top with whipped cream, and garnish with diced strawberries.
- Chill and Serve: Cover cups and chill in the refrigerator. Serve immediately or within 2 to 3 days.
Notes
Serve chilled, perfect for gatherings. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert cups, easy dessert, summer dessert, party treats