Strawberry shooters –Are you ready to elevate dessert time with a treat that looks as good as it tastes? Well, grab your tiny spoons and let’s dive into making Strawberry Shortcake Shooters! These delightful little desserts are perfect for impressing your family or sneaking a second (or third) helping when no one is looking. Let’s get those taste buds ready!
Strawberry Shortcake Shooter
First thing’s first: we need to feast our eyes on this mouthwatering masterpiece before we get our hands dirty in the kitchen!
Now that we’ve established that this is indeed a dessert that demands your attention, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for sweetening the strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 store-bought pound cake or biscuit, cut into small pieces
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional, if you’re feeling fancy)
Alright, now that we have our treasure trove of ingredients, let’s get cooking! Or, should I say, building? Because these shooters are basically dessert architecture!
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with the sugar. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to create a deliciously sweet strawberry syrup. Patience, my friend!
- While the strawberries do their syrupy thing, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until soft peaks form. If you whip it too much, you’ll end up with butter. And nobody wants butter in their shooter!
- Now it’s time to assemble! Grab your favorite shot glasses or small cups.
- Start with a layer of cake or biscuit pieces at the bottom. Follow it up with a generous layer of those sweetened strawberries. Next, add a dollop of whipped cream. Rinse and repeat, as needed, until you fill your glass.
- To finish it off, top with some extra whipped cream and a few mint leaves if you want to channel your inner gourmet chef.
- Chill the shooters in the fridge for about 20 minutes if you can resist—and then dig in!
And there you have it! A delicious, layered Strawberry Shortcake Shooter that looks fancy but is ridiculously easy to whip up. Enjoy your delightful creation, and remember: when it comes to dessert, the more layers, the better!