Memorial Day Strawberry Shortcake Cups: Easy & Creamy Delight
Enjoy a delightful and easy-to-make dessert this Memorial Day with our strawberry shortcake cups. Perfect for gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package pound cake, cubed
- mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with a bit of sugar and let them sit for 30 minutes to release their juices.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In small cups or jars, layer the cubed pound cake, whipped cream, and strawberries.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled and finish with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider macerating the strawberries with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Memorial Day, Strawberry Shortcake, Easy Dessert, Creamy Delight