Description
Sweet layers of strawberry shortcake parfaits dance with creamy richness and fresh fruit charm. Summer dessert dreams come alive in elegant glass cups, promising delightful spoonful moments you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1 store-bought pound cake (or homemade), cut into cubes
Cream and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Tools:
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter (small size)
Instructions
- Transform fresh strawberries into delicate heart-shaped pieces by slicing them uniformly and carefully cutting out small heart shapes using a precise cookie cutter. Reserve the remaining strawberry fragments for additional layering depth.
- Create a luxurious whipped cream by blending heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whipping until the mixture forms elegant, sturdy peaks. Refrigerate the cream to maintain its pristine texture and temperature.
- Select transparent glassware to showcase the parfait’s beautiful layers, beginning with a foundational base of soft pound cake cubes.
- Generously spread a velvety layer of whipped cream across the cake cubes, ensuring an even, smooth distribution.
- Artfully arrange the heart-shaped strawberry slices and scattered strawberry scraps, creating a vibrant and textured fruit layer.
- Repeat the layering sequence of pound cake, whipped cream, and strawberry elements, building height and visual appeal until the glass is filled to the brim.
- Complete the parfait with a crowning touch of whipped cream, strategically positioning additional heart-shaped strawberry slices for an elegant garnish.
- Serve the parfaits immediately for optimal freshness, or securely store in the refrigerator until ready to delight guests with this charming dessert.
Notes
- Slice strawberries precisely to ensure uniform heart shapes that create a stunning visual presentation.
- Opt for cold heavy cream and chilled mixing bowl to achieve perfect, fluffy whipped cream with stable peaks.
- Use pound cake at room temperature for easier cutting and more uniform cube shapes that layer beautifully.
- Consider substituting pound cake with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cake or sponge cake for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg