berry Shortcake Parfaits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

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Layered dessert parfaits featuring fluffy vanilla shortcake, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream —. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers store-bought vanilla shortcake biscuits, fresh strawberries, sliced, fresh blueberries into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 store-bought vanilla shortcake biscuits
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
optional fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 2: Crumble 4 store-bought vanilla shortcake biscuits into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3: In 4 clear glasses, layer a spoonful of crumbled shortcake, followed by 1/4 cup sliced strawberries, then 1/4 cup blueberries, and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Step 4: Repeat the layers once more in each glass, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Step 5: Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, then refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving these festive and refreshing parfaits.