Strawberry Shortcake Cups
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Strawberry Shortcake Cups
Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cups feature fresh strawberries tossed with sugar to draw out their juice and soften them, creating a naturally sweetened layer. This is layered with chunks of moist pound cake or angel food cake and generous dollops of whipped cream lightly sweetened with powdered sugar. The contrast between the airy whipped cream, tender cake, and juicy berries creates a multi-textured dessert with refreshing strawberry flavor.
The recipe begins by letting the strawberries sit after being mixed with sugar to develop sweetness and juices. Whipped cream is prepared separately by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar until thickened. The assembly is done by layering the cake cubes, strawberries, and whipped cream in serving cups, repeating for fullness, and finishing with an optional strawberry and sprinkles for presentation.
This recipe yields approximately six standard dessert-sized servings, but portions can be adjusted by selecting different container sizes. Without mousse, the dessert showcases strawberry freshness and creaminess. Optional mousse adds richness but requires extra chilling time. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, these cups offer a visually appealing and tasty treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces pound cake or angel food cake, about half of a cake, thawed and diced, frozen
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Optional Toppings:
- strawberries
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Toss the strawberries with granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
- Combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large chilled bowl. Mix with a hand mixer on medium-low for 1 minute. Turn up to medium-high and continue mixing until thick and creamy.
- Assemble the cups by layering cubes of cake, followed by a layer of strawberries, followed by whipped cream (and mousse if using).
- Repeat the layers and top with whipped cream, a strawberry, and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Make the dessert in portions adjusted by container size, with about six servings from the recipe above.
- You may use homemade strawberry mousse as a richer alternative; allow extra chilling time before assembly.
- The recipe works well without mousse by relying on fresh strawberries and whipped cream for flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 93mg | 103% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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