From a small Galentine’s party to a romantic date night, Valentine’s Day celebrates love, friendship, admiration, and romance: a perfect day to cherish the people in your life.
Oftentimes, this holiday is regarded as one specialized for couples, but it can also be a day to celebrate and appreciate important people in your life. One way to show your love to someone is often through food, and this strawberry shortcake parfait recipe is a perfect sweet treat for this Valentine’s Day weekend.
This strawberry shortcake parfait is easy to make, but delectable. The sweet cake, paired with the light, airy whipped cream, allows for a balance of textures. The bite and tang of the strawberries cut the sweetness, and add a freshness to the cake. Overall, this strawberry shortcake parfait is a perfect dessert to enjoy with loved ones or friends on Valentine’s Day.
Yield: 25-30 small cups
Ingredients:
- Vanilla cake (use a favorite cake recipe or a box cake for a simple alternative)
- 4 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 cups diced/sliced strawberries
Step 1:
Bake the cake and let it fully cool before continuing with the following steps.
Step 2:
In a large bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until it becomes light and fluffy. Store the whipped cream in the fridge until you are ready to assemble.
Step 3:
Slice the strawberries into cubes or flat slices (depending on preference) and set aside.
Step 4:
In a small cup, begin to create the parfait. Cut the cake into a corresponding size of glass and place it at the bottom of the cup. Using a piping bag for simplicity, add a layer of whipped cream and strawberries on top. Repeat the layering process of cake, whipped cream, and strawberries until you reach the top of the glass.
Step 5:
For the last layer of whipped cream, flatten out the top or add a dollop of the cream. Add a sliced strawberry as garnish.
Step 6:
Store in the fridge until ready to eat and enjoy!
