Special Strawberry Shortcake
An Easy Dessert Treat

This Special Strawberry Shortcake is made with a Twinkie base, sugared strawberries, and a delicious whipped cream that keeps in the fridge for days. This dessert is decadent and delicious and has all the fresh flavors of summer. There is a full, printable and Pin-able recipe at the end of this post but first I’ve got some vital tips.
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Make Ahead Whipped Cream
This make ahead whipped cream is perfect for the recipe. It won’t deflate as it sits in the fridge, a miracle made possible by the cream cheese that is in the recipe.
This is a great recipe to make if you have guests and want to serve desserts or breakfast with whipped cream. That way you do not have to be making fresh whipped cream each time.

Seasonal Fresh Berries
This dessert is a great way to take advantage of the season’s best berries. My recipe calls for berries that are macerated, meaning they make their own juices that taste great on this dessert.
You can also use blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries. The addition of blueberries would make this a great dessert to serve on the Fourth Of July.


Special Twinkie Base
Using a Twinkie base for this recipe adds something special to this strawberry shortcake. It is also just a fun addition. The best part about this recipe is that it is easily adjustable to feed a crowd or just two people.
Or one person with a big sweet tooth…
Special Strawberry Shortcake

This special strawberry shortcake is made with a Twinkie base, sugared strawberries and a delicious whipped cream that keeps in the fridge for days. This dessert is decadent and delicious and has all the fresh flavors of Summer.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of quartered, fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon of white sugar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 6 to 8 Hostess Twinkies
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Make Ahead Whipped Cream
For The Strawberries
- Add the berries to a bowl and dust in the white sugar and then add in the honey.
- Toss to coat and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
To Assemble The Special Strawberry Shortcake
- For each individual serving, split the twinkie in half , lengthwise and add to a plate or bowl.
- Add a spoonful of berries and their juices that are created in the bowl.
- Add a dollop of make ahead whipped cream.
- Add another scoop of berries.
* you can also make blueberries the same as the strawberries and make a red, white and blue shortcake for the holiday.

If you are looking for another festive recipe, check out my Fruit Pizza.