Description
Strawberry Shortcake Parfait Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that layers fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and cake for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup pound cake, cubed
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- In a separate bowl, combine whipped cream and vanilla extract.
- In serving cups, layer the cubed pound cake, followed by a layer of strawberries, and then a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled.
- Top with additional strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat whipped cream.
- Feel free to substitute pound cake with angel food cake for a fluffier texture.
- These parfaits can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg