Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar

Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar

Berry Dessert Made in Minutes

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

206
calories
18,9g
fat
9,1g
carbohydrates
2g
protein
66mg
cholesterol
21mg
sodium
Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar

Recipe Description

Did you ever imagine 4 dessert jars being made in 5 minutes? That’s exactly what this Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar is. A simple recipe, filling 8 ounce mason jars with fresh raspberries, whipped cream and cubes of pound cake. I’ve mentioned before, I am not the world’s greatest baker and so a dessert like this that takes few ingredients and even less effort, just works every time. Light and fluffy, tastes good and looks bright and beautiful.

To make Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare dessert layers

    4 min
    Step 1 - Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a JarStep 1 - Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a JarStep 1 - Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar

    In each of the 4 mason jars, layer a few fresh raspberries in the bottom then follow with the bite size cubes of pound cake and finally a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and a final layer being whipped cream.

  2. 2

    Garnish

    1 min
    Step 2 - Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar

    Garnish each serving with a fresh raspberry on top.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Step 3 - Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar

    Best served chilled!

Similar to and inspired by a traditional trifle, this Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar will be the simplest dish on your menu. Light, fresh and creamy and I think you’re going to love. If you have social media, post a pic and tag us at #cookmerecipes for us to follow your progress!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Unique86
May 19, 2025
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Delicious! Made these for my kids’ playdate, and they all loved it. So simple, yet impressive.

Zacarías
December 17, 2024
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Delicious dessert jars!

Natalie Johnson
July 20, 2024
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I whipped this up for a picnic. My kids loved the jars, it was so easy and looked adorable. A big hit!

Xandra Smith
April 28, 2024
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Amazing! I whipped these up for my husband's surprise birthday picnic, and everyone adored them. So easy to make, yet they look fancy. I love how simple the ingredients are, and the taste is just exquisite. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe!

Cynthia
January 3, 2024
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So easy, love!

Laura Smith
November 5, 2023
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Delicious!

Eddie
October 22, 2023
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Superb dessert jars! Made them for friends last weekend and everyone loved it. They were so easy to prepare and looked fantastic. Great taste and minimal effort – exactly my style!

DelightfulDaisy
October 5, 2023
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Amazing! I made these for my friends last weekend and they were a hit! Everyone loved how simple it was, and they looked so cute in the jars. I’m definitely making them again for my next picnic. Thanks for the fantastic recipe!

Margaret Smith
October 4, 2023
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Delicious and simple.

Pete
September 10, 2023
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Super easy dessert!

Lina
March 24, 2023
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So easy, loved it

Nathan Smith
January 27, 2023
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Delicious!

Becky
December 3, 2021
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Wow, this Easy Raspberry Shortcake in a Jar is simply fab! Made it for a picnic with the fam and it was a total hit! So simple to whip up, I’m not much of a baker, but it turned out lush and everyone loved it. Will defo make again!

Zoe Thompson
October 18, 2021
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I whipped these up for a picnic, and they were a hit. Super easy to make and my kids went crazy for the raspberries.

Pamela Johnson
March 5, 2021
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Delicious! I whipped these up for our family picnic, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the layers of fresh raspberries and cream, and it was so easy to make. I’m not the best baker, but this was foolproof! I’ll definitely be making these again for our next gathering.

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