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Valentine’s Strawberry Shortcake Cups: 7 Secret Tips for the Perfect Dessert


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 50 minutes (includes maceration)
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x

Description

An elegant and easy-to-assemble individual dessert featuring macerated strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and tender cake layers.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 lb pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish


Instructions

  1. Slice strawberries and mix with 3 tbsp sugar and lemon zest; let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  3. Cube the cake into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Layer cake, then strawberries with syrup, then whipped cream into glass cups.
  5. Repeat layers once more and garnish with a whole strawberry and mint.

Notes

High in Vitamin C, portion-controlled, easily customizable for dietary needs, and requires no baking if using store-bought cake.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340 kcal