Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

By Shelly17

Ingredients

• 1 pint strawberries, sliced
• 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (3- or 3.4-ounce) package ladyfingers

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine strawberries, amaretto, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Let stand about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and whipping cream in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in mascarpone cheese and vanilla.

3. Layer ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and strawberry mixture in 6 (9-ounce) bowls.