Description
A delightful dessert featuring layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, served in jars for a fun presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 pound of store-bought shortcake or sponge cake, crumbled
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar and let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In jars, layer the crumbled shortcake, followed by a layer of strawberries, and then a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the jars are filled, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream and a few strawberry slices on top.
- Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use low-fat whipped cream.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
- These jars can be prepared a few hours in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg