Memorial Day Strawberry Shortcake Cups
A healthier take on the classic dessert, these Strawberry Shortcake Cups are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for Memorial Day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Cube the Cake – Start by cubing the pound cake or angel food cake into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer the Cake – In your serving cups, layer the cubed cake at the bottom.
- Add Strawberries – Add a layer of chopped strawberries over the cake.
- Layer with Blueberries – Follow with a layer of fresh blueberries.
- Repeat the Layers – Repeat the layers until the cups are filled to the top.
- Top with Whipped Cream (Optional) – Optionally, top with whipped cream before serving.
- Enjoy Your Dessert! – Enjoy your delicious Memorial Day Strawberry Shortcake Cups!
Notes
These cups can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cake. To lower sugar, use sugar-free whipped cream or natural sweet fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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