Berry Berry Shortcake Cups
Berry Berry Shortcake Cups are my favorite shortcut summer dessert. Store-bought shortcake cups are warmed until golden, then filled with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and finished with whipped cream, honey, powdered sugar and mint. If you love my Best Strawberry Shortcake or my Summer Berry Cobbler, these are a must.
Moreover, they take about 20 minutes. Equally important, they look beautiful on a dessert table.
In essence, they are effortless summer sweetness. Serve them with my Raspberry Rosé Sorbet Float for an elegant finish.
What Are Berry Berry Shortcake Cups?
They are warm shortcake cups filled with fresh mixed berries and topped with whipped cream and honey.
Berry Berry Shortcake Cups Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
Shortcake Cups
Store-bought and warmed until golden.
Strawberries
Sweet and juicy.
Raspberries & Blueberries
Color and tang.
Whipped Cream
Light and creamy.
Honey & Powdered Sugar
Sweet finishing touches.
Mint
A fresh garnish.
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Large Pot
A roomy pot that doubles as a gentle water bath for melting the chocolate for the ganache.
Mini Tart Pans
Mini tart pans with removable bottoms release each tart cleanly with a perfect fluted edge.
Food Processor
Grinds the Oreos into fine crumbs for an even, sturdy crust.
Saucepan
Gently heats the cream for a smooth, glossy chocolate ganache.
Whisk Set
Whisks the ganache until it is silky and completely smooth.
Silicone Spatula Set
Scrapes every drop of ganache from the pan and smooths it into the tart shells.
Strawberry Huller
Hulls the strawberries quickly for a fresh fruit topping on each tart.
Glass Prep Bowls
Small bowls keep the toppings and garnishes prepped and ready.
3-Tier Serving Tray
A three-tier tray turns a batch of mini tarts into a stunning dessert display.
Oreo Cookies
Oreo cookies make a rich, chocolatey crust with no baking skills required.
Offset Spatula
Smooths the ganache into a glossy, even layer in each tart shell.
Microplane Zester
Grates delicate chocolate curls or fresh orange zest over the finished tarts.
How To Make a Berry Berry Shortcake Cups
- Rinse and prep the berries.
- Warm the cups at 425°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Fill with berries.
- Top with cream, honey, sugar and mint.
Berry Berry Shortcake Cups
Ingredients
- 1 package shortcake dessert cups
- 1 package raspberries
- 1 package blueberries
- 1 package strawberries hulled and halved
- whipped cream for serving
- honey for drizzling
- powdered sugar for dusting
- fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the berries. Rinse all the fruit, hull and halve the strawberries, and combine the berries in a bowl.
- Warm the cups. Bake the shortcake cups at 425°F for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Fill the shortcake cups with berries.
- Garnish with whipped cream, a drizzle of honey, powdered sugar and mint, and serve.
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Variations
Peaches
Use sliced peaches.
Lemon Curd
Add a spoonful of lemon curd.
Angel Food Cake
Use cubes of angel food cake.
Mascarpone
Swap whipped cream for sweetened mascarpone.
Chocolate
Drizzle with chocolate.
Macerated Berries
Toss berries with a little sugar first.
When I Love Serving a Berry Berry Shortcake Cups
Fourth of July
Red, white and blue.
Summer Cookouts
Light and sweet after my Burger Board.
Showers
Pretty individual desserts.
Mother’s Day
A sweet treat.
Picnics
Easy to assemble.
Birthdays
A fresh alternative to cake, served with my Perfect Apple Galette for the pie lovers.
What To Serve With a Berry Berry Shortcake Cups
A Dessert Board
Cobbler
Tarts
A Float
My Raspberry Rosé Sorbet Float.
Bubbles
My Raspberry Lemonade Prosecco.
Puff Pastry
Shelf Life & Storage Tips
Refrigerator
Store berries separately up to 3 days.
Make Ahead
Assemble just before serving.
Shortcake Cups
Keep sealed at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find shortcake cups?
Near the berries in most grocery stores.
Do I need to bake them?
Warming makes them golden and crisp.
How many does it serve?
About 6.
Can I use frozen berries?
Thaw and drain first.
Can I make them ahead?
Prep the berries ahead; assemble to serve.
Final Thoughts
These shortcake cups are summer’s easiest dessert. With this in mind, I hope it becomes one of your favorite recipes to share with the people you love.
All things considered, simple food made with care is the heart of good hosting. If you make it, I would love to hear how you served it.
Erica A. Thomas
Founder of Eating With Erica
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