This Strawberry Shortcake recipe is perfect for those looking for a dysphagia-friendly fruit-filled dessert, and preparation is remarkably easy! This recipe meets IDDSI Levels 4-7.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | 1 serving | 8 servings | 16 servings |
| Thick & Easy® Texture Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix Item: 118519 |
2 Tbsp | ½ bag (about 1 cup) | 1 bag |
| Sugar | 1/4 Tbsp | 2 Tbsp | ¼ cup |
| Vegetable oil | 1/2 Tbsp | ¼ cup | ½ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1/8 tsp | 1 tsp | 2 tsp |
| Almond extract (optional) | 1-2 drops | ¾ tsp | 1½ tsp |
| Water or milk , hot | 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp | 1 1/3 cup | 2 2/3 cups |
| Prepared strawberry pie filling or glaze, FILLING ONLY (No berries or seeds)* | 2 Tbsp | 1 cup | 2 cups |
| Whipped topping, for garnish | 1 Tbsp | ½ cup | 1 cup |
| PAN SIZE | Muffin cups or other round shape |
*Seedless strawberry jam may be used in place of seedless pie filling or glaze in this recipe.
Directions
HOW TO PREPARE
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- Lightly spray muffin cups or pans with non-stick cooking spray or line with plastic wrap.
- Combine sugar and THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix; stir well.
- Add oil to bread mix and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add vanilla extract to hot water or milk and add to bread mixture. Stir briskly until mixture starts to thicken.
- Portion into muffin cups or pans using a #20 scoop and spread evenly.
- Cover and allow to rest at room temperature or in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
To Serve:
- Carefully remove prepared cakes from pans and portion onto serving dishes.
- Using a tablespoon or gloved hand, gently press into the middle of each cake to make a shallow hole.
- Portion 2 Tbsp of smooth pie filling or glaze (no berries or seeds) into the shallow hole.
- Top with 1 Tbsp whipped topping and serve.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 portion (one #20 scoop cake (about ¼ cup), 2 Tbsp filling/glaze and 1 Tbsp whipped topping)
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 75 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 27 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 14 g
Added Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 2 g
Vitamin D: 0 mg (0% DV)
Calcium: 0 mg (0% DV)
Iron: 0 mg (0% DV)
Potassium: 0 mg (0% DV)