No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Cups
No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Cups with soft cake, fresh strawberries, and light whipped cream layered into an easy make-ahead treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups pound cake or shortcake, cut into cubes
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Slice strawberries and place them in a bowl.
2. Add sugar and mix gently.
3. Let strawberries sit for 10 to 15 minutes to release juices.
4. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
5. Whip until soft peaks form.
6. Place a layer of cake cubes into serving cups.
7. Add a layer of strawberries with a small amount of juice.
8. Top with a layer of whipped cream.
9. Repeat layers once more.
10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
11. Serve chilled for best texture.
Notes
Do not add too much strawberry juice to avoid soggy layers.
Use soft but firm cake for best structure.
Whip cream to soft peaks for a smooth texture.
Chill before serving to help layers set.
Assemble in clear cups for a clean presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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