Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Shortcake Cups

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Individual shortcake cups filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, partially dipped in dark chocolate for an elegant dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers store-bought shortcake biscuits, fresh strawberries, sliced, granulated sugar 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 6, 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: 25 min Cook: 5 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries with 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Let macerate for 20 minutes until syrupy.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer on high speed for 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold half of the macerated strawberries (including juices) into the whipped cream.
  4. Step 4: Take 4 cups crumbled store-bought shortcake biscuits and layer into 6 individual serving cups: start with a spoonful of biscuit crumbs, then a layer of strawberry whipped cream, and top with remaining strawberries.
  5. Step 5: Melt 4 oz dark chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Dip the rims of each shortcake cup into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place cups on parchment paper and refrigerate for 15 minutes until chocolate sets.
  7. Step 7: Serve chilled for a beautiful presentation and fresh flavor contrast.

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