Easy Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
These fresh strawberry shortcake parfaits layer fluffy homemade sponge cake with juicy strawberries and rich mascarpone cream in individual glasses for an elegant make-ahead dessert that's perfect for summer entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 7 oz mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
- 10 oz fresh strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup strawberry juice or fruit syrup
- Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round pan.
- Beat eggs and granulated sugar for 5 to 7 minutes until fluffy and pale.
- Sift in flour and baking powder, fold gently to combine.
- Stir in vanilla sugar and melted butter until smooth.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden. Cool completely, then cube.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar. Beat until fluffy.
- Layer cake cubes in glasses, drizzle with strawberry juice.
- Add chopped strawberries, then mascarpone cream.
- Repeat layers, ending with cream on top.
- Garnish with strawberries and mint.
- Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Notes
If you don't want to bake a cake, you can swap for a store bought angel food cake.
Servings: 6 servings