Jar of Strawberry Heaven

Estee Kafra Estee Kafra
5.0 (3 reviews)

I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t love strawberry shortcake! Here is a fun way to serve this summery treat. Use the basil for a gourmet twist. This can easily be made dairy or parve, making it the perfect Shavuot dessert option. I like to use the short and wide jars, as opposed to the taller, narrower ones.

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Medium Vegetarian Pescatarian Parve

Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Egg

Directions

Prepare Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). 

  2. Line two 9×13-inch pans or one large roasting pan with Gefen Parchment Paper, beat eggs on high speed for 10 minutes, adding the sugar in slow intervals.

  3. Add the remaining cake ingredients and beat for just a few more seconds, just until incorporated.

  4. Pour into lined pans and bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top springs back and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.

  5. Prepare the strawberry whip: Beat the whipping cream, and then add remaining ingredients.

  6. Meanwhile, macerate the strawberries by combining them with sugar and basil, if using, and lemon juice. Let the strawberries rest at room temperature for 20 minutes until the strawberries are juicy and the sugar has dissolved.

  7. Use a glass or the lid of a jar to cut circles out of the cake, and place a cake circle at the bottom of each jar.

  8. Top with a few spoons of the macerated strawberries and some strawberry whip.

  9. Garnish with strawberries and lemon peel, or basil.

Credits

Tips:

Make the cake and cream ahead of time. Macerate berries and assemble up to six hours before serving.

Notes:

For a great shortcut, use store bought sponge cake, cut into slices and then into round disks.

Consult with a rabbi about how to check strawberries for bugs. 

Variations:

For a dairy version, use one cup heavy cream for the strawberry cream. 

Description:

Photography: Lisa Monahan 

Styling: Chanie Nayman 

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3 Comments

Kaplan Kaplan •

One cake Can i make it into one big cake?

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Kaplan Kaplan

Totally!

Yocheved •

Freezer Hi I was wondering if I can fully prepare these jars in advance and freeze and take out a bit before serving? Thank you

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Yocheved

I would be nervous that the cake would get soggy and the glasses might crack from the change in temp.

Esther B •

Can these be frozen? Can these 'jars of strawberry heaven' be frozen?

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Esther B

The components, besides the fresh strawberries, can. Be careful with the glass. See if there is a pyrex sort of option instead.

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Chaia Frishman

Or maybe do plastic little cups with lids!