Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar
This strawberry shortcake dessert can be made in mason jars and is a quick and easy way to end your delicious dinners this summer!
Servings 1 mason jar
Calories 517kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup stabilized whipped cream such as Cool Whip
- 2 Tablespoons full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons confectioner's sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
- 7 mini vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Mix together the strawberries and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Cool Whip, cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix and stir until smooth and a little thick.
- Place 7 mini vanilla wafers into the bottom of a glass mason jar. Place 1/4 cup of the Cool Whip filling on the top, followed by 1/4 cup of the chopped strawberries. Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used up.
- Chill the glass in the refrigerator for up to an hour and a half. Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe Source:
This recipe was adapted from Recipe Lion's Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar Recipe.
You can find this recipe in their new cookbook, No-Bake Desserts: 103 Easy Recipes for N0-Bake Cookies, Bars and Treats.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 84.6mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 0.6mg