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Classic Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Delicious Classic Strawberry Shortcake Cups to Impress Mom

Classic Strawberry Shortcake Cups are delightful desserts combining sweetness of strawberries and lightness of whipped cream, perfect for Mother's Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar can use brown sugar for richer taste
For the Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream must be cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar adjust to taste
For the Shortcake
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder leavening agent
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk can substitute with almond or oat milk

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

Prepare the Strawberries
  1. Wash and slice fresh strawberries, placing them in a medium bowl. Sprinkle sugar over them, toss gently, and let sit for about 15 minutes.
Make the Shortcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, incorporate eggs and milk. Gradually add dry ingredients.
Bake the Shortcakes
  1. Pour batter into a greased muffin or shortcake pan, filling each cavity two-thirds full. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Whip the Cream
  1. In a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to whip until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
Assemble the Cups
  1. Once shortcakes are cool, break into halves or quarters. Layer in serving glasses starting with shortcake, then strawberries and syrup, followed by whipped cream. Repeat layers.
Chill and Serve
  1. Chill assembled cups in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Garnish with mint or extra strawberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness. Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep shortcakes fluffy.

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