Description
Strawberry shortcake jars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, perfect for any occasion. These charming individual servings feature layers of sweet, juicy strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and tender shortcake, all beautifully presented in jars. Ideal for summer picnics or cozy gatherings, these jars capture the essence of nostalgia and celebration in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups shortcake or pound cake (cubed)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes until they release their juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the cake by cutting it into cubes if using store-bought or crumble homemade cake.
- Layer the jars starting with cake, followed by strawberries with syrup, then whipped cream. Repeat layers until jars are full.
- Chill jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required, assembly only
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg