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Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes

August 19, 2014 By Dana DeVolk 19 Comments

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Before you know it, it will be the first day of Fall and then on comes the holiday crunch, wow I can’t believe we are here already!! I’m going to hold on to summer a little longer with today’s recipe! I love berries anyway you will give them to me but one of my favorite desserts is a strawberry shortcake. Now, I’ve seen strawberry shortcakes many ways before and believe me they all look delicious! I wanted to make one that was a little different and handheld! How fun! Perfect for an after school snack, if I do say so myself!

Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes

Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes: Twinkies filled with fresh strawberries and coated in vanilla candy. Perfect for an after school snack!

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Before you know it, it will be the first day of Fall and then on comes the holiday crunch, wow I can’t believe we are here already!! I’m going to hold on to summer a little longer with today’s recipe! I love berries anyway you will give them to me but one of my favorite desserts is a strawberry shortcake. Now, I’ve seen strawberry shortcakes many ways before and believe me they all look delicious! I wanted to make one that was a little different and handheld! How fun! Perfect for an after school snack, if I do say so myself!

Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes

Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes: Twinkies filled with fresh strawberries and coated in vanilla candy. Perfect for an after school snack!
The best part is these are super easy and even kids can help make them with you in the kitchen!

Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes: Twinkies filled with fresh strawberries and coated in vanilla candy. Perfect for an after school snack!

Taking a classic twinkie, cutting them in half and piling high fresh strawberries and cream, pouring a vanilla candy coating over the whole thing and bam! Great as an after school snack or for a fun picnic!

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Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes

Ingredients

Strawberry syrup:

  • 5 strawberries large chop stew removed
  • 2/3 Cup water
  • 3 Tbls granulated sugar

Shortcake Assembly:

  • 1 box Twinkies
  • 5 strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or paste
  • 4 oz whipped topping
  • vanilla candiquick
  • sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Make the strawberry syrup first by placing all the ingredients in a sauce pot over medium heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes, take off the heat and strain through a fine mesh colander, gently crushing the berries to get all the juice out. Set aside.
  • Slice the remaining strawberries and place in a bowl, add in the whipped topping and vanilla, mix to combine.
  • Slice the twinkies down the middle length wise. Gently brush each side with the strawberry syrup. Place a generous amount of the whipped topping/strawberry mixture on the bottom twinkie half. Top with the other half of the twinkie and try and clean around the edges any excess whipped topping and try to make sure the strawberry slices aren't poking out the side.
  • Place these in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set up.
  • On a wired rack, using a spoon ladle the melted candiquick over each shortcake then place on a sheet tray that is covered in parchment paper or a silicone mat. Top with sprinkles if desired. Let candiquick set about 10 minutes or place in the refrigerator to set up faster. Serve and enjoy!
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Step by Step Directions

Make the strawberry syrup first by placing all the ingredients in a sauce pot over medium heat.

Make the strawberry syrup first by placing all the ingredients in a sauce pot over medium heat.

Let simmer for 10 minutes, take off the heat and strain through a fine mesh colander, gently crushing the berries to get all the juice out. Set aside.

Let simmer for 10 minutes, take off the heat and strain through a fine mesh colander, gently crushing the berries to get all the juice out. Set aside.

Slice the remaining strawberries and place in a bowl,

add in the whipped topping and vanilla, mix to combine.

add in the whipped topping and vanilla, mix to combine.

Slice the twinkies down the middle length wise.

Slice the twinkies down the middle length wise.

 Gently brush each side with the strawberry syrup.

Gently brush each side with the strawberry syrup.

Place a generous amount of the whipped topping/strawberry mixture on the bottom twinkie half.

Place a generous amount of the whipped topping/strawberry mixture on the bottom twinkie half.

Top with the other half of the twinkie and try and clean around the edges any excess whipped topping and try to make sure the strawberry slices aren't poking out the side. Place these in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set up.

Top with the other half of the twinkie and try and clean around the edges any excess whipped topping and try to make sure the strawberry slices aren’t poking out the side.
Place these in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set up.

Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes: Twinkies filled with fresh strawberries and coated in vanilla candy. Perfect for an after school snack!

On a wired rack, using a spoon ladle the melted candiquick over each shortcake then place on a sheet tray that is covered in parchment paper or a silicone mat. Top with sprinkles if desired. Let candiquick set about 10 minutes or place in the refrigerator to set up faster. Serve and enjoy!

Ugh these are so good, a little messy I have to admit but it’s worth it! You have that crisp candy shell, soft cake and creamy strawberry filling. Yes!

Handheld Strawberry Shortcakes: Twinkies filled with fresh strawberries and coated in vanilla candy. Perfect for an after school snack!

What is your favorite way to eat strawberry shortcake?? I hope you enjoyed this recipe and will hold on to summer a little longer with me!

Go check out Parrish’s recipe for Galaxy Bark!

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  1. Patti

    August 19, 2014 at 9:09 am

    HOLY SMOKES! These look amazing.

    Reply
  2. Akaleistar

    August 19, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Such pretty cakes!

    Reply
  3. Mallory

    August 19, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    Wow! These are impressive! Love how they are so transportable!

    Reply
  4. Bobbi

    August 20, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I bow to you. What a genius creation!! Holy smokes!!

    Pinning it!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Claudia

    August 20, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    So tasty! That seems to be amazing.

    Reply
  6. Kayla

    August 20, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks soo good, and they will be a perfect dessert after lunch 🙂

    Reply
  7. Mary Ellen

    August 20, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    These look fun. Pinned it.

    Reply
  8. [email protected] Made. Interest.

    August 21, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    OMG, my stomach is growling now. Those strawberry shortcakes look so good! Thanks for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  9. Angela

    August 21, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Dana, these look fantastic and I love a twinkie!!! Would love for you to come link up at The Wednesday Roundup Link Party {http://lemoinefamilykitchen.com/2014/08/wednesday-roundup-week-39-link-party/}! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  10. Leandra

    August 22, 2014 at 4:15 am

    Wow – these look amazing! Love the look of the galaxy bark too 🙂

    Reply
  11. shaunta

    August 24, 2014 at 11:27 am

    These look so delicious! I’m so glad they brought Twinkies back LOL

    Reply
  12. Susie

    August 24, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    So yummy!! I am drooling over my keypad now, reading your post! Thanks for this delicious recipe!!

    Reply
  13. Karly

    August 24, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Such a fun dessert! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth

    August 25, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Oh my, Dana. You are always impressing me! I love that these are twinkies redone! What a great idea!

    Reply
  15. Adelina Priddis

    August 26, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    These look sinfully delicious – and I don’t even like Twinkies! I think I could get use to them with all this extra though. Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friday

    Reply
  16. Melissa @ The Happy Idiot

    August 27, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Oh wow. I don’t even particularly LIKE Twinkies, but I would LOVE one of these…

    Reply
  17. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline

    August 29, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    This is seriously one of the prettiest and most delicious desserts I’ve ever seen. I saw it on pinterest and it stopped me in my tracks! yowza

    Reply
    • Dana DeVolk

      August 29, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      Wow, that’s so sweet, thank you!!

      Reply
  18. Kim~madeinaday

    September 11, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Hi Dana,
    What a great idea! I love easy treats that I don’t have to bake! This looks fantastic! Thanks so much for pinning to the P3 Party! I am featuring you twice tomorrow on Made in a Day!The other post is your Washi Tape Lightswitch post, which I adore!!
    Best,
    Kim

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