Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

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Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Prep Time
10 Mins
Stand Time
30 Mins
Yield
Makes 6 servings
June 2011
RECIPE BY Coastal Living

Instead of biscuits or shortbread, this sweet concoction uses packaged ladyfingers, which give it a light texture that's good on blazing days. Individual desserts are easy to serve—no cutting or scooping—and easy to eat. (They'll disappear in a flash!)

Ingredients

  • 1 pint strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (3- or 3.4-ounce) package ladyfingers

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine strawberries, amaretto, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Let stand about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and whipping cream in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in mascarpone cheese and vanilla.

Step 3

Layer ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and strawberry mixture in 6 (9-ounce) bowls.

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Ratings & Reviews

Easy and Delicious

matzanrn
April 27, 2015
Looking for an easy springtime dessert, I was happy to come across this delightful dessert.  It was easy to do and came together well. It wasn't quick (whipping the cream, folding in the mascarpone, and composing the dessert), but it wasn't difficult. The ladyfingers (which I also splashed with amaretto) were easier to use than either sponge cake or biscuits. I lined the pafait glasses with the ladyfingers and sliced and marinated the strawberries in advance, so only had to whip the cream, fold in the mascarpone and compose the dessert. Garnished with a sprig of mint and a raspberry for a beautiful, delicious, and well-received dessert.

StarJoan's Review

StarJoan
February 04, 2012
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matzanrn's Review

jilljacobs
August 21, 2011
I didn't have any amaretto, but I did substitute the almond extract which I felt really made it a 5/5. Beautiful presentation. I made and assembled this 24 hours a head of time and it was perfect. Making it again this week.

Jennifer3946's Review

SuzanneM
August 02, 2011
I made this one night when I wanted a quick, no bake dessert. Everyone enjoyed it, it had great flavor, and was a nice way to use some fresh strawberries. I didn't have any amaretto, so I simply left it out. I also used cream cheese instead of the mascarpone (much cheaper). I only give it 4 stars because although it was simple, and tasted good, it also didn't "Wow" anyone at the table.

jilljacobs's Review

Jennifer3946
June 12, 2011
excellent; thank you for sharing this!!! just sent this to my mom and her friends; they r going to love it.:)