Our delicious Strawberry Shortcake Parfait is the perfect light & refreshing dessert that is perfect for those warm, summer months and can easily be made ahead of time! Made with a classic pound cake, whipped topping, and perfectly sweetened strawberries. It’s a family favorite that we love serving for a 4th of July celebration, backyard cookout, or any other family gathering!
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The Best Strawberry Shortcake Parfait
Our whole family absolutely loves this easy recipe and they continue to ask for it again and again! And if you are looking to serve a dessert that looks fancy but is super simple to make, look no further. This is it! In a matter of minutes you will have these fancy little desserts in their own individual jars. Definitely a crowd-pleaser, not only in taste but in presentation too!
Looking for a gluten-free option? You have to try our Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake!
What You Will Need
- strawberries & sugar – easily make the perfect macerated strawberries by hulling the strawberry and tossing them in sugar!
- pound cake – we always find a traditional pound cake in the freezer section of our local grocery store.
- cool whip – brings a light, airiness to the shortcake topping.
- cream cheese – always delicious when making a cake topping.
- lemon juice & lemon zest – this little bit of acidity really helps to lighten and brighten the recipe card below.
- honey – a great addition for an added touch of sweetness.
How To Make Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
The first steps to making this delicious dessert are to gather the simple ingredients.
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Place the strawberry slices and sugar in a large bowl and toss to coat. Let them sit while you prep the other pieces of the parfait.
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Now, place the cream cheese, whipped cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey in a mixing bowl. Mix by hand, with a hand mixer, or a stand mixer to fully combine.
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Then grab the mason jar and begin to add the layers. First, cubes of pound cake, whipped topping, and then the macerated strawberries. Repeat until the jar is full.
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Strawberry Shortcake Parfait
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 jars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
An absolutely delicious way to serve your strawberry shortcake this summer! These parfaits are cute, easy and taste so good!
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, remove stem + 1/4 inch sliced
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pound cake, cut into 1/2 inch squares
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- garnish: fresh mint or basil
Instructions
- Macerated Strawberries: Remove stem from strawberries and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Add to a bowl along with the sugar. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Pound Cake: Cut pound cake into 1/2 inch slices and then into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Whipped Cream Filling: In a bowl combine Cool Whip, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Stir to combine or use a hand mixer if you need to.
- Build Parfaits: Take a small half pint sized mason jar (8oz) and add approx. 1/2 inch layer of pound cake; feel free to press down. Add a heaping tablespoon of the Whipped Cream mixture and then a scoop of strawberries (~5 slices). Repeat layering and garnish with some fresh mint or basil leaves!
- Serve: immediately or make these the night before and store in the fridge.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: feel free to use a dairy-free cream cheese!
- Make Ahead: option to make these the night before serving. Just build the parfaits in each jar, secure the lid on top, and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 14.4 g
- Sodium: 148.6 mg
- Fat: 17.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60.9 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
- Cholesterol: 44.2 mg
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