Description
A delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, these individual shooters are easy to make and perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for the strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for the whipped cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound pound cake, cut into small cubes
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the tops, and slice them. Toss with sugar and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a bowl, combine cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Cube the Pound Cake: Slice or bake pound cake and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Assemble the Shooters: Layer cubed pound cake, strawberries with syrup, and whipped cream in serving cups.
- Garnish: Optionally add mint leaves or chocolate shavings on top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
These shooters are best served chilled and can be prepared in advance. For optimal texture, assemble components separately if storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shooter
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert shooters, summer dessert, individual desserts, party desserts