Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Strawberry Shortcake Cups recipe featuring layers of fresh, sweetened strawberries, cubed pound cake, and luscious whipped cream. Perfect for a quick no-bake dessert that’s best served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Mixture
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups pound cake, cubed
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let them sit for 10 minutes to macerate and release their juices.
- Layer Ingredients: In serving cups, layer cubed pound cake, followed by strawberries with their juices, then a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering sequence of pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream until the cups are filled.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cups before serving to allow flavors to meld and to enjoy them cold.
Notes
- Best served cold to enhance the freshness and texture.
- Use fresh whipped cream or stabilized whipped cream for better consistency.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the whipped cream.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
