PrintStrawberry Shortcake Parfaits: A Busy Mom’s Spring Delight!
A delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for busy moms during spring, featuring layers of strawberries, whipped cream, and cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup pound cake, cubed
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and let them sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
- In a separate bowl, combine whipped cream and vanilla extract.
- In serving glasses, layer the pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled.
- Top with additional whipped cream and a strawberry for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat whipped cream.
- Can substitute pound cake with angel food cake for a fluffier texture.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg