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mini strawberry shortcakes

Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

5 from 1 vote
These Mini Strawberry Shortcakes are the ultimate easy dessert, offering perfectly portioned layers of tender cake, fresh berries, and whipped cream right in a glass.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and chopped Reserve a few whole berries for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Divided use for berries and cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Must be very cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds deep flavor
  • 1 loaf sponge cake or pound cake Store bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowl For berries and cream
  • 1 hand mixer To whip the heavy cream
  • 4 small glasses For assembling the desserts
  • 1 knife To cut the cake and berries

Method
 

  1. Wash and dice the strawberries, then toss them with two tablespoons of sugar in a bowl.
  2. Whip the heavy cream with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
    whipping heavy cream to soft peaks
  3. Cut the sponge cake into small rounds or cubes to fit your serving glasses.
    cutting sponge cake into small cubes
  4. Layer the cake, syrupy berries, and whipped cream inside each glass.
    spooning syrupy strawberries over cake in a glass
  5. Garnish the top layer of cream with a fresh whole strawberry and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the components separately if making ahead. Assemble right before serving to keep the cake from becoming too soggy.

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