Description
Indulge in the bliss of Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits, a perfect summer dessert featuring luscious layers of sweet strawberries, airy whipped cream, and buttery shortcake. This visually stunning treat is easy to make and ideal for gatherings or a refreshing finish to any meal. Each spoonful captures the essence of summer, making it a delightful way to celebrate warm evenings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 shortcake biscuits, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Combine sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes until juices release.
- Whip Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer Ingredients: In serving cups, layer strawberries, whipped cream, and crumbled shortcake. Repeat layers until cups are filled.
- Chill: Refrigerate parfaits for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg