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Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Delicious and easy-to-make strawberry shortcake cups perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcake Cups
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for macerating strawberries
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Shortcake Cups
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. Add melted butter, egg, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin.
Prepare the Strawberry Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let sit for 10-15 minutes until juices form.
Prepare the Whipped Cream
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Cups
  1. Once the shortcake cups are cool, remove them from the muffin tin.
  2. Fill each cup with the macerated strawberries and top with whipped cream.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cups can be prepared in advance, but assemble just before serving for best results.

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