Easy Strawberry Shortcake with Dessert Shells (For Two)
This easy strawberry shortcake recipe uses store-bought dessert shells, fresh strawberries, and homemade whipped cream for a delicious no-bake dessert. Ready in about 20 minutes and perfectly portioned for two!
Servings 2 people
Calories 248kcal
Equipment
- 1 KitchenAid Stand Mixer optional
- 1 Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer optional
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 14 fresh strawberries
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Homemade Whipped Cream
- ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Store-bought sponge cake dessert shells
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into bite-sized pieces. Place in a small bowl, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and gently stir. Let stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes to release their natural juices. This process is called macerating.
- Make the whipped cream: Combine cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Using an electric hand mixer or a KitchenAid stand mixer fitted with the wire whisk attachment, beat on medium-high speed until soft to medium peaks form.
- Assemble the shortcakes: Place one dessert shell on each serving plate. Divide the strawberries evenly between the shells, adding a little strawberry syrup if desired. Top with homemade whipped cream and garnish with additional strawberry slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- **Whipped cream:** Both an electric hand mixer and a KitchenAid stand mixer work well for whipping this small batch of cream.
- **Extra whipped cream:** Double the whipped cream ingredients if you'd like extra. The recipe as written makes approximately 1 cup.
- **Strawberries:** Adjust the sugar depending on how sweet your berries are.
- **Make ahead:** Prepare the strawberries and whipped cream separately and refrigerate. Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy dessert shells.
- **Shortcut:** Substitute prepared whipped topping for homemade whipped cream if desired.
- **Extra whipped cream:** Double the whipped cream ingredients if you'd like extra. The recipe as written makes approximately 1 cup.
- **Strawberries:** Adjust the sugar depending on how sweet your berries are.
- **Make ahead:** Prepare the strawberries and whipped cream separately and refrigerate. Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy dessert shells.
- **Shortcut:** Substitute prepared whipped topping for homemade whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.4mg