Description
Strawberry Shortcake Balls are delightful bite-sized treats that capture the essence of summer in every delicious morsel. Each ball features ripe strawberries enveloped in a creamy, dreamy mixture, all held together by buttery shortbread. Perfect for warm afternoons or festive gatherings, these sweet bites will not only satisfy your cravings but also evoke fond memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup buttery shortbread cookies, crushed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by rinsing and hulling them. Chop finely and set aside to release juices.
- In a bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the whipped cream mixture.
- Mix crushed shortbread into the strawberry-cream mixture until combined. Roll into bite-sized balls.
- Chill on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg