Easy Elegant Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Craving strawberry shortcake but short on time? This elegant dessert skips the baking and heavy cream! We use a delicious store-bought pound cake, macerate fresh strawberries in a Grand Marnier and sugar syrup, and top it all off with a light and flavorful Greek yogurt cream. It's quick, easy, and surprisingly sophisticated – perfect for any occasion! Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 57.2 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Elegant Strawberry Shortcake

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How to Make Easy Elegant Strawberry Shortcake

  1. In a medium bowl, gently toss 1 pint (2 cups) sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably longer, to allow the strawberries to release their juices and the flavors to meld.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, and 1/2 tablespoon Limoncello. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  3. Refrigerate the yogurt cream until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to combine and the cream to chill.
  4. To serve, slice the pound cake into individual portions. Top each slice with the macerated strawberries and their juices. Dollop a generous spoonful of the yogurt cream on top and sprinkle with a pinch of candied ginger for a delightful finishing touch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g