Description
Strawberry Shortcake Jars are a simple, fresh, and portable summer dessert featuring layers of juicy strawberries, soft cake, and creamy whipped topping. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or quick homemade treats, these jars offer classic flavors with charming presentation and easy customization.
Ingredients
Strawberries
- Fresh strawberries, ripe and juicy (about 2 cups)
- Sugar (2 tablespoons, for macerating)
- Vanilla extract (optional, 1 teaspoon)
Cake
- Sponge cake or pound cake (about 4 cups, cut into cubes)
Whipped Cream
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Powdered sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries. Mix them with sugar (and optional vanilla extract) to macerate, then let sit for about 20 minutes until they release their natural juices, creating a sweet syrup.
- Cut the Cake: Choose your sponge or pound cake and cut it into small cubes or slices that fit nicely into your jars. The cake will soak up the strawberry juices for softness.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. This will add a light, airy texture to balance the dessert.
- Assemble the Jars: Layer cake cubes, strawberries with their syrup, and whipped cream in each jar. Repeat layers so every spoonful has a bit of everything. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and a strawberry slice garnish on top.
Notes
- Use the freshest strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t over-soak the cake; add strawberry syrup gradually to avoid soggy layers.
- Chill jars before serving to enhance flavor blending and keep the cream firm.
- Wide-mouth jars make layering and serving easier.
- Whip cream just until soft peaks form to maintain a creamy, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (1 serving)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg