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Three strawberry shortcake shooters.
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Strawberry Shortcake Shooters Recipe

Make these easy strawberry shortcake shooters for a fun, single-serving twist on a classic strawberry shortcake recipe perfect for summer! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry shortcake, strawberry shortcake recipe, strawberry shortcake shooters
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 5.9 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk or milk of choice, cold
  • 12 ounces whipped topping thawed
  • 1 pound pound cake

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the strawberries, sugar, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Set the fruit aside for 30 minutes or until the berries begin to release their natural juices.
  • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Add the whipped topping, and beat again until smooth.
  • Slice the pound cake in 1 inch slices. With the back of a fork, gently press down to crumble.
  • Assemble the shooters starting by placing 1 slice of the crumbled cake in each 6 ounce cup.
  • Layer ⅓ cup strawberries 1/2 cup of the pudding mixture, repeating until all the cups have been filled. Repeat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or ideally overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg
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