Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Jars
Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake Jars are a fun, vintage-inspired dessert drink that combines creamy vanilla milkshake, fresh strawberries, buttery cake, and whipped cream, all layered in mason jars for a nostalgic treat. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a cozy solo indulgence, these jars are easy to customize and guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and divided
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 cup pound cake or shortcake biscuits, cut into cubes
- Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- Strawberry sauce or jam (optional, for drizzling)
- Sprinkles or crushed cookies (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweetening strawberries)
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice half for layering and keep the rest for blending. If desired, toss the slices with 1 tablespoon sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the unsliced strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding more ice cream or milk as needed.
- Cut pound cake or shortcake biscuits into bite-sized cubes.
- Layer in mason jars: start with cake cubes, then strawberry slices, a drizzle of strawberry sauce or jam (if using), and pour in some milkshake. Repeat layers if jars are tall enough.
- Top with a swirl of whipped cream, extra strawberry slices, sprinkles, or crushed cookies as desired.
- Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
Notes
For best results, use cold ingredients and assemble just before serving to keep the cake fluffy. You can swap in plant-based milk and ice cream for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free cake for gluten-free needs. Chill jars in the freezer for 10 minutes before layering for an extra cold treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 12-16 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 44
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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