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    The Easiest Strawberry Shortcake

    Posted: Jun 2, 2014 · Updated: Jun 8, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The weather here lately has been beautiful and we've been spending lots of time at our lake cabin. However, at dusk when the breeze starts calming down and the sun starts setting, the mosquitoes have been out in full force. No bug spray we've tried has been able to fend them off. They are CRAZY! It's us against them, and they've been winning. Little buggers.  What does this have to do with strawberry shortcake?

    Normally, in the evening we're all about s'mores around the campfire, but because it's been so buggy, we've had to come up with some alternative ideas. I feel a little silly sharing this recipe - honestly, I'm not sure it's really even a recipe. It's more of a simple and quick idea for putting together a "short-cut" strawberry shortcake dessert. This is camper-approved, by the way, and an awesome treat to put together in minutes.

    Strawberry Shortcake Collage

    If you haven't already guessed, I used Twinkies for the "cake." I literally sliced a Twinkie in half, diced up some fresh strawberries, sweetened them with a little sugar, sandwiched it all together and topped it all with whipped cream. Twinkies look pretty good all dressed up, don't they?

    Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake_1

    When I made these the first time I thought they'd be pretty awesome if you were going "glamping." What's glamping? I'm not an expert, but the way I understand it, it's luxury camping in a glamorous destination. In my opinion, if you're going to a glamorous destination, you should probably just "do it up" and stay in a hotel. If you know more about this so-called glamping or have ever done it, set me straight. I'm quite intrigued. Alright, back to the shortcake.

    You can have a lot of fun with these little treats. If you don't want the two layers, you could just split the Twinkie in half and decorate each half with some strawberries and whipped cream.

    Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake_2

    We all need delicious, quick ideas, right? This isn't rocket science, but it is a fun way to put together some strawberry shortcake in minutes flat. Wouldn't it be fun to have a "make your own" strawberry shortcake bar outside at the picnic table? Twinkies, strawberries, whipped topping and a little extra sugar is all you need.

    Strawberry Shortcake Final

    And then. . . it's time to eat! The photo above was truly the last one I took of this dessert. The whipped cream was starting to melt and it began screaming, "Eat me! Eat me." So, that's what I (well, we) did. I put the camera down, ran to get a fork, and there my hubby and I sat devouring the dessert. So, there you have it. The easiest strawberry shortcake. Quick. Easy. Perfect for lazy days up at the lake, camping. . .or really any time at all.

    Oh, and once you realize how quick this shortcake is to throw together, you'll be even more amazed at how quickly it disappears!

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    The Easiest Strawberry Shortcake

    Quick and simple strawberry shortcake made with a Twinkie, fresh strawberries, whipped topping and a touch of sugar.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 6kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 8

    Ingredients

    • Twinkie
    • 4 fresh strawberries
    • Whipped topping (Cool Whip or Redi-Whip)
    • ¼ teaspoon sugar

    Instructions

    • Slice the Twinkie in half length-wise.
    • Dice or slice your strawberries and mix with ¼ teaspoon sugar.
    • Put the strawberries onto one of the Twinkie halves and top with the other half of the Twinkie.
    • Top with whipped topping and serve immediately.

    Notes

    1. Choose Ripe Strawberries: Selecting ripe, juicy strawberries is crucial for enhancing the flavor of your strawberry shortcake. Look for berries that are brightly colored, firm, and fragrant. Ripe strawberries will add natural sweetness to your dessert and complement the subtle sweetness of the Twinkie.
    2. Customize the Sweetness: Depending on your preference and the sweetness of your strawberries, you can adjust the amount of sugar used. Taste the strawberries before adding sugar, as they may already be sweet enough. Additionally, you can experiment with alternative sweeteners, such as honey or maple syrup, for a different flavor profile.
    3. Experiment with Flavors: While this recipe uses Twinkies as the base, feel free to get creative and experiment with different types of cake or biscuit-like bases. For example, you could try using shortbread cookies, angel food cake, or even homemade biscuits for a unique twist on the classic strawberry shortcake. Similarly, you can explore different flavors of whipped toppings or even make your own whipped cream for added customization.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Glenna @ My Paper Craze

      June 07, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      This is just tooo cute! I'll be making this with my grandson this week. He will love it! Thanks so much for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
      Glenna @ My Paper Craze

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    2. Cheryl

      June 06, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      What a fun recipe and a great way to get away from the bugs! I stopped by from Freedom Fridays and I'm hoping you will share this with us at Teh Yuck Starts Here recipe link party. You can find us this week until Sunday evening at 8pm ET at http://mommasangelbaby.com/the-yuck-stops-here-10/ or starting next Tuesday at 8pm ET at http://mommasangelbaby.com/?p=2628. Hope to see you there! Thanks for sharing & HUGS

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    3. Danielle

      June 06, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      This looks ridiculously yummy! I'd love for you to link it up to my Feature Friday Link Party 🙂

      http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2014/06/feature-friday-linky-party.html

      Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
      http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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      • Sara

        June 06, 2014 at 8:15 pm

        I linked up, Danielle! Thanks for the invite!

        Reply
    4. Aishwarya

      June 05, 2014 at 11:42 pm

      Drool-worthy pics! Cant wait to try this ,what a brilliant recipe! I'll be honored if u can come link up this delicious recipe to ' No Bake Desserts' Party. http://a-kaleidoscopic-dream.blogspot.com/2014/06/no-bake-desserts.html Thank U 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 06, 2014 at 9:25 am

        Thanks for the invite! I just linked up some recipes! So much fun!

        Reply
    5. april aakre

      June 05, 2014 at 11:21 am

      looks so good and I love how easy it is. Thanks for linking up at Tell Me About It Tuesday. We hope you hop over and share with us again next week.

      Reply
    6. Maria

      June 04, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      What a great shortcut recipe! Your little desserts look beautiful! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 04, 2014 at 4:51 pm

        Thanks, Maria! Once and awhile it's ok to take a few shortcuts - especially when camping or planning an outdoor event! Thanks so much for stopping by!

        Reply

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