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Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake Cups

A vibrant and delightful twist on classic strawberry shortcake, featuring layers of Twinkies, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box Hostess Twinkies Sliced into rounds
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Tossed with sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar For sweetening strawberries
  • 1 tub Cool Whip, thawed For layering
  • to taste Strawberry syrup For drizzling on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with the granulated sugar and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice the Twinkies into rounds.
Assembly
  1. In clear dessert cups, layer Twinkie pieces, strawberries, and Cool Whip, repeating the layers.
  2. Top with an extra dollop of Cool Whip and drizzle with strawberry syrup.
Chilling
  1. Chill the assembled cups in the fridge before serving.

Notes

For a flavor twist, add vanilla extract or lemon juice to the strawberries. Presentation matters; use vibrant glasses! If there are leftovers, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.