Description
Indulge in refreshing Strawberry Shortcake Parfait Cups, layering fresh strawberries, light whipped cream, and soft vanilla cake for a delightful summer treat!
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- Vanilla cake (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream
- Granulated sugar
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice fresh strawberries; sprinkle with sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
- If making homemade vanilla cake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth; bake for 25-30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Layer parfaits in clear cups: start with cake cubes, add strawberries, then whipped cream. Repeat layers until cups are filled.
- Top with an extra dollop of whipped cream and garnish with mint leaves or whole strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg