Description
Indulge in these delightful strawberry shortcake balls, where the sweetness of fresh strawberries meets the light, fluffy texture of cake and whipped cream. Perfect for all occasions, these bite-sized treats are not only easy to make but also a joy to share (or keep all to yourself!). With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can recreate the magic of childhood garden parties in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 cups shortcake mix
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing and hulling them. Chop into small pieces and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the shortcake mix according to package instructions until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Take a spoonful of the mixture, add chopped strawberries, and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Chill on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and dip each ball or sprinkle with coconut flakes. Allow to set on wax paper until firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg