Strawberry Shortcake Individual Cups (Printable)

Individual layered cups featuring golden shortcake, sweet macerated berries, and vanilla whipped cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shortcakes

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberries

09 - 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Whipped Cream

12 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
04 - Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet to make 6 mounds.
05 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely.
06 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to macerate.
07 - In a cold mixing bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
08 - Crumble or split shortcakes. Layer pieces in the bottom of 6 clear cups. Add a scoop of strawberries with juice, then a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat layers as desired, finishing with whipped cream and a strawberry slice on top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The macerated strawberries create their own sweet syrup that soaks into the cake layers
  • Assembly happens in minutes when the components are prepped ahead
  • Clear cups let you show off those beautiful red and white layers
02 -
  • Cold butter is nonnegotiable for flaky shortcake so pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting it in
  • The strawberries need at least 15 minutes to macerate but 30 minutes is even better for more syrup
  • Whipped cream starts to break down after a few hours so assemble these cups right before serving
03 -
  • Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping cream
  • Add a teaspoon of orange liqueur to the whipped cream for an adult variation

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