Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar

Looking for an easy and casual dessert? This Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar is a quick treat you can whip up in 10 minutes. It’s a perfect way to serve a delicious shortcake recipe at summer BBQs, cookouts, or get-togethers.

This time of year is one of our favorites. It’s strawberry season!! Red. Sweet. Deliciousness. All the better if they’re fresh-picked! This Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar Recipe works for so many occasions and keeps your dessert in single servings. 

If you’ve never picked fresh fruit before, you have to try it at least once. You’ll be amazed at the flavor!

Fresh berries taste wonderful in this Strawberry Balsamic Flatbread or these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars.

Other great ways to enjoy strawberry season are Brownie Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Balsamic Flatbread. 

 

How to Serve Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

There are so many recipes and sweet treats that are perfect for fresh strawberries. This Strawberry Shortcake in a mason jar one of our favorites that’s also one of the easiest. In addition, it makes a wonderful presentation.

We like to serve our shortcake in these half-pint mason jars. These jars are a perfect size. 

Step By Step Instructions

Before you start, reserve a few strawberries for a garnish. This is optional but adds a little something extra to your finished dessert.

Step 1 – Cut Up Strawberries

Now, wash and dry all the strawberries. Then remove stems and chop them into quarters.

Step 2 – Add Sugar to Berries

Place strawberries in a medium bowl and mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the berries. Allow berries to sit for at least 30 minutes. This makes the berries soft and creates a sweet syrup.

Tip: You can leave the strawberries on the counter or refrigerate them while waiting.

Step 3 – Cut Cake

Next, cut your cake into 1-inch cubes.

Step 4 – Make Whipped Cream

It’s time to make your whipped cream. Combine heavy cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and vanilla. Whip until stiff peaks form.

Tip: if you start with a chilled bowl, the cream whips faster. 

Step 5 – Assemble Dessert

In each jar, layer cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and repeat these layers end with whip cream.

Finally, garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. 

Enjoy!

Other Strawberry Desserts

• Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
• Strawberry Lemon Cookie Cups
• Paleo Strawberry Balsamic Fig Jam
• Homemade Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

Right after the strawberry season is blueberry season, and that’s just as exciting! You get to make fresh Blueberry Cobbler with Cookie Dough Crust! Picking blueberries is even easier. Give it a try!

If you want some other dessert ideas, check out these Mason Jar Desserts.

Tip & Tricks

• This dessert should be refrigerated until ready to serve. 
• You can make this easy dessert a few hours ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 
• We like to top our strawberry shortcake with a drizzle of chocolate.

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Enjoy this Strawberry Shortcake in a Mason Jar all summer long!

Here are 52 other Strawberry Dessert Recipes to use with your fresh strawberries.

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