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Red White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake

Red White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake for Your Summer Bash

This Red White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful summer dessert that combines fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a choice of cake base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberries
  • 1 pint Fresh Strawberries ripe for maximum flavor
For the Cake Base
  • 1 package Angel Food Cake light and airy option
  • 1 loaf Pound Cake adds a denser texture
  • 1 package Sweet Biscuits premade options work well
For the Colored Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for fluffy texture
  • a few drops Food Coloring to create a festive appearance

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Soak in vinegar water solution, rinse, sprinkle with sugar, and let macerate in the refrigerator for about an hour.
  2. Choose your cake base—cut Angel Food Cake into cubes, make a Pound Cake, or use Sweet Biscuits.
  3. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then add food coloring slowly until desired color is reached.
  4. Layer cake, macerated strawberries, and colored whipped cream in bowls, glasses, or jars.
  5. Serve beautifully in bowls, glasses, or mason jars for a captivating presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Options to drizzle with chocolate or sprinkle with crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.

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