Name: Strawberry Shortcake Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced; 2 tbsp sugar for the berries; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice optional; 4 shortcake biscuits or pound-cake slices crumbled or cubed; 1 cup heavy cream cold; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; pinch sea salt; whole strawberries for topping; fresh mint optional

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook0 min

Total20 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberrieshulled and sliced2 tbsp sugarfor the berries1 tsp fresh lemon juiceoptional4 shortcake biscuits or pound-cake slicescrumbled or cubed1 cup heavy creamcold2 tbsp powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extractpinch sea salt whole strawberriesfor topping fresh mintoptional

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Equipment

Mixing bowls
Whisk or hand mixer
Knife
4 small cups or jars

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Method

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Macerate the berries

Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit 10 to 15 minutes until juicy and glossy.

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Layer the cups

Whip cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Layer crumbled shortcake, strawberries, and cream in 4 small cups.

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Top and serve

Finish each cup with a spoon of cream, a whole berry, and mint if you like. Serve right away or chill briefly.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment