Description
Mini Shortcake Cups are adorable individual desserts layered with fluffy cake, sweet macerated berries, and homemade whipped cream. These easy no-fuss treats are perfect for summer parties, picnics, baby showers, holidays, or anytime you need a beautiful make-ahead dessert that’s bursting with fresh fruit flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Shortcake
- 1 prepared pound cake or angel food cake, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon zest
- White chocolate shavings
- Extra berries
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the berries: Combine the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes until the berries become juicy.
- Make the whipped cream: Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cups: Layer cake cubes, whipped cream, and berries into individual dessert cups. Repeat the layers until each cup is full.
- Top: Finish with a swirl of whipped cream and a few fresh berries.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Garnish: Add mint leaves, lemon zest, or white chocolate shavings if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled for the perfect light and refreshing dessert.
Notes
These mini shortcake cups can be assembled up to 6 hours ahead and refrigerated until serving. Try using peaches, blackberries, cherries, or mixed tropical fruit for delicious seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: mini shortcake cups, strawberry shortcake cups, berry dessert, individual desserts, no bake summer dessert, easy party dessert
