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Mixed Berry Grilled Pound Cake Shortcakes

April 28, 2016

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Sliced and buttered pound cake, grilled to golden perfection, stacked with a layer of no-bake cheesecake, and topped with a fresh mixed berry sauce!

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Strawberry shortcake… with a big makeover. BIG. Huuuuge, even.

Not only does it get a huge, serious makeover, but it’s also EASIER than traditional strawberry shortcake. This recipe is better, and simpler.

But your mother doesn’t need to know that, and she won’t figure it out when you serve her this dessert for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner! I will keep your secret. It’s in the vault.

It’s a really nice dessert for honoring moms on Mother’s Day. It’s elegant and delicious, and she will appreciate the unique twist on the classic dessert. However, you’ll save a bit of time and effort in the prep work.

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It’s no ordinary strawberry shortcake. Our shortcakes are pound cake. Our filling is no-bake cheesecake. And our topping is not just strawberries, but raspberries too. A fresh berry sauce. If you’re so inclined, you could include blackberries and/or blueberries too!

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I used Sara Lee Pound Cake from the frozen foods section, and cut it into slices, straight from the freezer. It doesn’t even need to thaw! I buttered the slices lightly on each side, and grilled them until golden brown. Sara Lee frozen desserts are so ideal to work with in short-cut recipes because they are such high-quality. They are made with great ingredients, and they are absolutely delicious.

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I stacked the grilled pound cake slices with a no-bake cheesecake layer. It’s a super simple filling to whip up with just a few ingredients! Instant vanilla pudding, milk, cream cheese, and Cool Whip. That’s all you need. It’s light and fluffy, but full of rich cheesecake and vanilla flavors!

To top them off, I just combined berries with sugar and vanilla, let them macerate and hang out for a while, and spooned them over top of the shortcakes. With a dollop of Cool Whip for garnish, of course.

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I like keeping Sara Lee desserts on hand in the freezer when I need to prepare a quick dessert or I know I’ll be entertaining. I am NEVER without Cool Whip Whipped Topping in my freezer. I have multiple containers at all times. It’s so versatile for both incorporating into recipes and as a topping.

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They are both brands I trust, and I know the products will make mothers feel special on Mother’s day!

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Mixed Berry Grilled Pound Cake Shortcakes

Course Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 - box instant French vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 - 8 oz. package reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 - 8 oz. container Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 - 16 oz. Sara Lee frozen pound cake sliced evenly into 12 slices
  • 4 tbsp. butter softened

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, raspberries, sugar, and vanilla, tossing to coat.
  2. Set aside to macerate.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine pudding mix and milk, stirring until pudding mix is dissolved.
  4. Allow to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in cream cheese and Cool Whip.
  6. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the pound cake.
  7. Spread both sides of each slice of pound cake evenly with butter.
  8. In a large saucepan over medium heat, grill the pound cake slices until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. To assemble, spread about 1/3 c. cheesecake mixture between two slices of pound cake. Spoon berry sauce over the top. Top with additional Cool Whip. Serve immediately!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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  1. Melissa at My Recent Favorite Books says

    April 29, 2016 at 11:28 am

    This recipe sounds so good!

    Congratulations for being the Friend of the Week at Create With Joy!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 30, 2016 at 10:32 am

      Awesome! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    May 1, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    such gorgeous little pound cakes. love how easy they come together too!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 8, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks, Thalia!!

      Reply
  3. Carlee says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    Oh my goodness, do those look amazing! Shortcakes of any kind are always one of my favorites, but the grilled pound cake looks superb. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday!

    Reply
  4. Frugal Hausfrau says

    May 9, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Now this is taking it to the next level~ Looks delish and thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 19, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply

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