Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
These strawberry shortcake parfaits are a fun and easy dessert made with all the ingredients of classic strawberry shortcake. Layers of pound cake, sweetened strawberries and homemade whipped cream are stacked in an individual jars for a pretty & portable treat!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp. white sugar
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 10.75 oz. frozen pound cake thawed
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. white sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash, hull and slice strawberries. Place in a mixing bowl & add sugar and lemon juice. Gently mix. Allow to macerate (soak) for 15 minutes at room temperature.1 lb. fresh strawberries, 2 tbsp. white sugar, 1 tsp. lemon juice
- While berries are macerating, dice pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.10.75 oz. frozen pound cake
- In a glass or metal bowl, add cream. Using a hand mixer, whip cream until frothy. Add sugar and vanilla and mix until soft peaks form.1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp. white sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- In the bottom of 6 half-pint jars (about 1 cup), place 4-5 cake cubes. Top with a spoonful of strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Repeat with a second layer of cake cubes, strawberries and whipped cream to fill jar.
Notes
Tips
- I like using mason jars, but stemless wine glasses or other glass jars would also work. Plastic disposable glasses work great for a party!
- As you build the layers, gently press the cake and strawberries down so there aren't any big gaps.
- Be sure to add a little of the strawberry sauce that's formed on the bottom of the bowl of strawberries as you make the parfaits!
- Assembled parfaits are best eaten the day they are made. If you're looking to save time the day of your party, you can make the separate components ahead of time and assemble right before enjoying. Macerated berries and whipped cream will last up to 3 days in the fridge.
