Description
Delicious no-bake dessert cups layered with sweet strawberries, soft pound cake, and fluffy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pound cake, cubed
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 30 minutes to macerate.
- In another chilled bowl, pour the heavy cream and add the vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
- In serving cups, layer the pound cake cubes, spoon over macerated strawberries with their juices, and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat layers until cups are full.
- Garnish with a mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
For best aroma and sweetness, use ripe strawberries. Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg