Description
Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for macerating strawberries)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups pound cake, cut into cubes (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar if using. Set aside for about 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to develop.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
- If you haven’t done so already, cut your pound cake into bite-sized cubes.
- In each serving glass or parfait dish, start with a layer of pound cake cubes. Follow with a layer of macerated strawberries and then a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Continue layering until the glasses are full, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Add a few extra strawberry slices and a mint leaf on top for an elegant touch.
- If desired, place the parfaits in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Adjust sugar based on your taste preference.
- This recipe can be prepared a few hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits, dessert, parfait, strawberries, cream, pound cake