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Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Cups

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 28 cups
Calories 180
These Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Cups are a simple, sweet, and make-ahead friendly treat. Perfect for parties or a quick dessert!

Ingredients

Cake

  • 3 cups vanilla cake crumbs (homemade or boxed cake works!)

Strawberry Sauce

  • 1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar

Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

  • 4 oz cold cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries, diced

Instructions 

  • Bake vanilla cake according to directions. Crumble into small pieces.
  • Portion cake pieces into 28 cups, filling each about ½ full.
  • Combine strawberries and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until softened and thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Whip cold cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Portion strawberry sauce over cake crumbs. Spoon or pipe on cream cheese whipped cream. Garnish with diced strawberries.
  • Seal cups and chill. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Notes

For a no-bake option, use store-bought angel food cake or pound cake.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Strawberry

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 50mg