Strawberry Cups Desserts
Similar to strawberry shortcake, these strawberry cups contain strawberries, whipped cream, and cake. They are assembled in an attractive way, making them perfect to serve as a dessert at a dinner party.
To make these strawberry cups, you begin by making a cream on the stove by cooking the milk with egg yolks, vanilla, cornstarch, and sugar until it thickens. Then, the cream gets refrigerated until it is solid. After that, circles of cake are layered with the cream and fresh strawberries for a beautiful dessert full of summer flavour!
What are Strawberry Cups?
These strawberry cups are basically like strawberry shortcake cups because they contain cake, fresh strawberries, and cream. However, rather than simply using freshly whipped cream, the cream mixture is more of a custard that is made with milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and more. The fact that these cups use custard rather than whipped cream means that they will have enough stability that they will be able to store in the fridge for a couple of days without the cream deflating.
Pro Tips
- When you make the custard on the stove, make sure you consistently whisk it to ensure it doesn’t scorch.
- For even easier preparation, you could replace the stovetop custard with store-bought custard or even whipped cream.
- For the cake, you can use store-bought sponge cake or you can make it yourself.
- Fresh summer strawberries are ideal in this recipe, but if it is the off-season, you can replace them with thawed frozen strawberries instead or another type of berry that is in season.
- Use tall dessert glasses to ensure you can see all of the layers.
What to Serve with Strawberry Cups?
These strawberry cups will be delicious served with coffee, tea, or milk.
Can I Make Strawberry Cups With Other Types of Fruit?
Yes, if strawberries aren’t in season, rest assured that you can make them with other types of fruit or berries. Sliced peaches, blueberries, or raspberries would all be delicious replacements for strawberries in this dessert.
Can I Replace the Custard With Whipped Cream?
Yes, if you would prefer to not take the steps to make the custard, you can replace it with whipped cream instead.
What Type of Cake Should I Use?
The best cake to use in this strawberry cups recipe is sponge cake, however, you could use other types of cake as well. Angel food cake would be particularly good due to its light and fluffy texture, and more neutral flavour.
How to Store Strawberry Cups
Since these strawberry cups contain a custard which will hold up well in the fridge, they should be able to keep for a couple of days. Simply cover the cups and place them in the fridge until you intend to serve them.
Ingredients
How to Make Strawberry Cups
Heat the milk in a pot on the stove. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks with the vanilla, cornstarch, and sugar until combined. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture until combined. Return the mixture to the pot and cook it over low heat, until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in the butter.
Heat the milk in a pot on the stove. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks with the vanilla, cornstarch, and sugar until combined. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture until combined. Return the mixture to the pot and cook it over low heat, until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in the butter.
Chill the cream in the fridge. Then, mix it with 120 ml cream before placing it in a piping bag.
Chill the cream in the fridge. Then, mix it with 120 ml cream before placing it in a piping bag.
To assemble, place 1 circle of cake in each glass before topping it with the strawberries and cream. Repeat the layers once.
To assemble, place 1 circle of cake in each glass before topping it with the strawberries and cream. Repeat the layers once.
Top the glasses with cream, berries, and mint for garnish.
Top the glasses with cream, berries, and mint for garnish.
Serve right away or place it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.
Serve right away or place it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it.
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