Description
Delightful dessert cups featuring fresh strawberries layered with creamy topping and a crunchy cookie crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream or mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup buttery cookies or graham crackers, crushed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream or mascarpone until fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla if desired.
- Crush cookies and mix with melted butter until coated.
- In dessert cups, layer cookie crumbs, strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat the layers.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Notes
For lighter options, consider using yogurt instead of cream. You can also substitute cookies with nuts or granola for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry dessert, summer treat, family recipe, easy dessert