Description

Looking for a romantic, no-fuss dessert? These Valentine’s Strawberry Shortcake Cups are a charming and delicious option. They’re layered with fluffy sponge cake, whipped strawberry cream, and juicy strawberries—making them perfect for easy desserts, sweet treats, or special occasion food ideas like Valentine’s Day, bridal showers, or anniversaries. These are quick to assemble, make-ahead friendly, and a total showstopper for any dessert table. A must-try if you’re into breakfast ideas turned into dessert elegance!

Ingredients

1 prepared vanilla sponge cake (or bake your own, about 9-inch round)

2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (plus extra for garnish)

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

½ cup strawberry puree

¼ cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)

1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)

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Instructions

1. Slice the sponge cake into thin rounds or squares that fit into your dessert glasses.

2. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

3. Fold in the strawberry puree to create the strawberry cream.

4. Prepare the strawberries: thinly slice most and reserve several for cutting into heart shapes.

5. Begin layering: place a slice of sponge cake at the bottom of each glass.

6. Pipe or spoon in a layer of strawberry cream.

7. Arrange strawberry slices against the glass sides and add a few in the center.

8. Add another layer of cake and more strawberry cream if space allows.

9. Top with a swirl of whipped cream.

10. Garnish with a heart-shaped strawberry and dust with powdered sugar.

11. Refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).

Notes

Let the sponge cake cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

For perfect layers, use piping bags for the cream.

Make strawberry hearts using a mini cookie cutter or shape with a paring knife.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 245
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg