Description
Strawberry Shortcake Fruit Salad with Strawberry Crunch Topping is a refreshing and delightful summer dessert that combines sweet, juicy strawberries with rich whipped cream and a satisfying crunch from shortcake crumbs. This vibrant dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, offering a nostalgic taste of warm sunny days. Easy to prepare, this fruit salad will quickly become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crushed shortcake crumbs
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries under cold water, hull them, and slice into quarters. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over the strawberries and toss gently. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to release juices.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 3 minutes).
- Fold whipped cream gently into the macerated strawberries until combined.
- Add half of the crushed shortcake crumbs to the mix and fold gently. Reserve the remaining crumbs for topping.
- Serve in bowls or cups and garnish with the remaining shortcake crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg