Easy Layered Strawberry Shortcake Parfait
A quick and nostalgic summer dessert featuring layers of macerated fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and crumbly shortcake pieces. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups shortcake or biscuit pieces, crumbled
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups hulled and sliced fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat all the strawberries. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to draw out juices and sweeten the berries.
- Prepare the whipped cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes if possible. Pour 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream into the bowl. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the shortcake crumbles: Crumble about 1 ½ cups shortcake or biscuit pieces into bite-sized chunks, avoiding crushing into dust.
- Assemble the parfaits: In serving glasses or jars, layer spoonfuls of shortcake crumbles, macerated strawberries with juices, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until glass is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top. Reserve some strawberry slices and shortcake crumbles for garnish.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate parfaits for 10-15 minutes if desired, or serve immediately.
Notes
Use cold cream and chilled equipment for best whipped cream results. Macerate strawberries for at least 15 minutes for juiciness. Avoid overbeating cream to prevent butter formation. Store shortcake separately if you want to keep it crunchy. Can be made dairy-free with coconut cream and gluten-free biscuits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About one parfait gl
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, parfait, summer dessert, easy dessert, layered dessert, whipped cream, shortcake, berries