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Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake Cups topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake Cups

A delightful dessert combining the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with soft Twinkies, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box 1 box (13.5 oz) Hostess Twinkies
  • 3 cups 3 cups fresh Driscoll's Strawberries (sliced) Sliced strawberries for layering
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Domino Granulated Sugar For sweetening the strawberries
  • 1 tub 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Original (thawed) Thawed whipped topping for creaminess
  • 1 bottle 1 bottle (20 oz) Smucker's Strawberry Syrup For drizzling on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss the sliced strawberries with the granulated sugar and let them sit for 10 minutes to release their natural juices.
  2. Unwrap the Twinkies and slice them into bite-sized coins, exposing the cream center.
Assembly
  1. In individual clear dessert cups, layer the Twinkie slices, sweet macerated strawberries, and Cool Whip.
  2. Repeat the layers and finish with a drizzle of strawberry syrup on top.

Notes

Serve chilled for the best experience. Garnish each cup with a fresh strawberry on top. Store covered in the refrigerator if there are leftovers, but best enjoyed on the same day.