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Individual Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Delightful Individual Strawberry Shortcake Cups for Summer Joy

These Individual Strawberry Shortcake Cups are a delightful way to savor fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Maceration Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberries
  • 1 pound Strawberries Use ripe berries for the sweetest flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Enhances sweetness for both the strawberries and whipped cream.
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Creates a rich and fluffy texture.
  • 4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
For the Cake Layer
  • 8 cups Cake (Pound Cake, Angel Food Cake, or Yellow Cake) Choose your favorite for a delightful base.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • plastic punch cups

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry 1 pound of fresh strawberries, then slice into thin rounds. Reserve 8 slices for garnishing later.
  2. Combine the remaining sliced strawberries with 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar and let them macerate for 15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whip together 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Slice your chosen cake (3/4-inch cubes) for the dessert, ensuring to prepare enough to fill the 8 cups.
  5. Layer half of the macerated strawberry mixture into the bottom of each of the 8 plastic cups.
  6. Add 4-5 cubes of cake on top of the strawberry layer in each cup.
  7. Top with 3 tablespoons of whipped cream over the cake layer in each cup.
  8. Add another layer of strawberries on top of the whipped cream in each cup, followed by another layer of cake cubes.
  9. Finish each cup with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream and garnish with reserved strawberry slices.
  10. Serve immediately or chill for up to three hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use perfectly ripe strawberries for the best flavor and consider chilling the cups only for short periods to maintain texture.

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