Description
Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Jars are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that transport your taste buds to summer picnics. Each jar features layers of fluffy whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and soft cake, creating an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, these dessert jars are sure to impress guests or satisfy your sweet tooth any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shortcake or pound cake (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and let sit until juices form.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream, remaining sugar (2 tablespoons), and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- Assemble the Jars: Layer crumbled cake at the bottom of each jar, followed by strawberries and whipped cream. Repeat layers until jars are filled.
- Chill: Refrigerate assembled jars for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert jar (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg