Do you have adventurous taste buds? Do you like to try new things? I love trying new foods and recipes.
It reminds me of being on a cruise with my husband last summer and every evening on the dinner menu was one “odd” item to try-escargot (snails), frogs legs, etc. Of course I had to try them each night…the boys didn’t believe me when I told them Mommy had frog’s legs! (Their Daddy had no part in that though, he’s not terribly adventurous when it comes to food…jumping out of airplanes, okay! Sushi-no way! lol)
The boys seemed to start off trying a wide variety of foods as babies but as they get older their little tastes become more and more narrow. Trying unfamiliar things is definitely not in their repertoire-even unfamiliar desserts make them turn up their noses!
Sometimes I resort to trickery and bribery to get them to try new foods. My middle son is a strawberry addict so I can usually get him to try anything with those as an ingredient. Like these amazing (and amazingly easy!) mini strawberry cakes.
These little cakes couldn’t be more simple to make and with strawberry season in full swing it’s the perfect time to try them out.
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 28 mins
- Total Time: 38 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Super easy mini strawberry shortcakes are ready in just 30 minutes and need only 8 ingredients you probably already have on hand!
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries-sliced
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar + 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup half and half
- ⅔ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl mix strawberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice until strawberries are well coated.
- Divide among four ramekins on a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl mix egg, 2 tablespoon sugar, and half & half.
- Add flour and baking soda and stir until just combined-do not over mix.
- Add flour mixture on top of strawberries.
- Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar.
- Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Keywords: strawberry shortcake
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How much does this make?
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Allyson says
Mmmmmm, found these on Sand and Sisal’s roundup today! These look soooo good! I am pinning for future consumption! One question, do you roll out the dough and put it on top? I am so not a baker!
Melissa Riker says
No, just sprinkle it on top-no rolling necessary! (We try to keep it simple over here!)
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
These look like a mini bowl full of delicious!! I can’t wait to try!
Melissa Riker says
They are so good-I hope you like them!
Julia@Happy House and Home says
I left this page open on my computer, and my hubby saw it and pinned it to my foodie board. I guess he wants me to make this for him! LOL! Looks great and easy! Thank you!
Melissa Riker says
lol Julia! Luckily it is super easy! I hope you like it!
Heather says
Pinned to our group party board and shared too! 😀
Heather says
Love this recipe Melissa! Mmm! You are my feature pick of the week chicka!! https://www.settingforfour.com/2013/04/8-delicious-sweet-treat-recipes.html Thanks for sharing at my linky party and hope to see you tonite at 8pm EST for party No 12!!
Leah says
Hopefully I’ll be able to make these soon because they look so good! Thanks for linking up to Frugal Fit Family Friday Linky party!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Leah! Have a great weekend-good luck with that play set!!
Heather May says
I LOVE this dessert! It is gorgeous and looks like something I can totally do. Strawberry shortcake is my favorite (really since my 1st bday party) so finding a way to make it without all of the junk at the store is awesome!!! Making this tomorrow!
Melissa Riker says
I hope you like it Heather! I enjoyed it!!
Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such says
I love these…I am always looking for smaller portioned desserts….aaaand I love strawberries.
Stopping by from OPC, pinning!!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks!! Have you gone strawberry picking yet this year? They just started in our area and its in my list for next week!
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
That photo says Eat me! YUM!
Melissa Riker says
And eat them I did Jen! Have a great weekend girl!!
Gwen says
Yummy! Those look so delish!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Gwen!
Crystal says
Delicious!! The strawberries here have been so big and delicious! I’m going to make this for the weekend. Thanks for the recipe!!
Melissa Riker says
You’re so welcome! I am going to take my boys strawberry picking this weekend I think-hopefully we get big ones too!
Amanda says
This looks amazing. I am pinning this recipe and will go check out Goodies Co.
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Melissa Riker says
Hope you like it Amanda, thanks!
rhonda says
Goodies sends very small samples. Not worth the 7.99 to me at all. Not what they show in the pics. I cancelled after one box.
Melissa Riker says
Thanks for the feedback Rhonda! I found this post that shows the actual contents of someone’s box with the approximate value of the snacks: https://reviewsuntilyoudrop.blogspot.com/2013/04/goodies-co-subscription-box-march-2013.html