Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Layered strawberry shortcake parfaits with fresh berries and rich chocolate ganache, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dessert. This American-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, shortcake biscuits 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: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups, hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
2 tbsp granulated sugar
4, crumbled shortcake biscuits
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir gently and let macerate for 15 minutes until juicy.
Step 2: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy, then remove from heat.
Step 3: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4: To assemble, spoon a layer of crumbled 4 shortcake biscuits into four clear glasses, followed by a layer of the macerated strawberries with their juice, then a dollop of whipped cream, and a drizzle of warm chocolate ganache. Repeat layers until glasses are filled and finish with a drizzle of chocolate and a fresh strawberry on top.