Banana Strawberry Shortcake

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mrsbakerskitchen178.07last month2 min read

Craving a delicious yet simple dessert that captures the essence of summer fruits? This Banana Strawberry Layered Shortcake in a Jar is perfect for shortcake lovers seeking a super easy and tasty treat. With just four ingredients and zero baking required, you can whip up this delightful dessert in a flash!

Ingredients

🍰 Pound cake (enough to layer in the jar), broken into bite-sized pieces
🍌 2 ripe bananas, sliced into rings
🍓 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
🥄 Cool whip or whipped cream (enough to layer in the jar)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

Slice the strawberries into thin triangular pieces.
Slice the bananas into circular rings.

2- Assemble the Layers:

Take a clean mason jar and start by adding a layer of pound cake pieces at the bottom.
Add a layer of strawberry slices over the cake.
Follow with a layer of banana slices on top of the strawberries.
Spoon a generous layer of whipped cream over the bananas.

3- Repeat the Layers:

Continue layering by repeating the above steps (cake, strawberries, bananas, whipped cream) until the jar is nearly full.
Finish with a final layer of whipped cream.

4- Garnish:

For a pretty presentation, top the dessert with pound cake crumbles and a fresh strawberry leaf.

5- Chill and Serve:

Although it's delicious right away, chilling the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes will enhance the flavors.
Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious creation!

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4 servings per jar
Calories: Approximately 250-300 (varies based on cake and cream)
Proteins: 3g
Fats: 9g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Mason jars, knife, cutting board, spoon