Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Cups, a perfect treat for any occasion. These individual servings feature moist vanilla cake crumbles layered with sweet homemade strawberry sauce and topped with creamy cream cheese whipped cream, creating an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Ideal for summer barbecues, birthday parties, or simply a sunny afternoon snack, these dessert cups are not only enjoyable to eat but also easy to make. With options for no-bake preparation, you can customize them to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious treat. Serve them in clear cups to showcase their beautiful layers and watch as they become the star of your dessert table!
Ingredients
- 3 cups vanilla cake crumbs
- 1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (cold)
- ΒΌ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Β½ cup fresh strawberries (diced)
Instructions
- Bake or crumble your vanilla cake into small pieces and fill 28 plastic cups halfway with the crumbs.
- In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries and sugar over medium-low heat until softened, about 15 minutes; let cool.
- For the whipped cream, use an electric mixer to beat cold cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream while mixing until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by layering strawberry sauce over cake crumbs in each cup, followed by the whipped cream topping and diced strawberries for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh strawberries for optimal flavor; if using frozen, ensure they are well-thawed. Consider adding lemon zest or almond extract to the whipped cream for a unique twist. These dessert cups can be made up to a day ahead for enhanced flavor melding.