Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring layers of chocolate-dipped strawberries, crumbly shortcake, and light vanilla whipped cream in a parfait glass.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and rinsed
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 cup shortcake crumbs (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml), chilled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Rinse and hull 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Pat dry thoroughly and set aside on paper towels.
- Melt 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler on low heat.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating about three-quarters of the berry. Let excess drip off and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes until chocolate hardens.
- In a chilled medium bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Crumble 1 cup of shortcake into bite-sized pieces, keeping some texture.
- Assemble parfaits by layering about 2 tablespoons shortcake crumbs, 2 tablespoons whipped cream, and 2-3 chocolate-dipped strawberries. Repeat layers until glass is nearly full, finishing with whipped cream and a strawberry on top.
- Refrigerate parfaits for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and cream firm up.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Chill parfaits before serving to maintain crisp chocolate shell and firm cream. Assemble just before serving if preparing ahead to keep shortcake from getting soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per parf
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: chocolate-dipped strawberries, strawberry shortcake, parfait, summer dessert, easy dessert, whipped cream, shortcake crumbs