Wuff hesitates to submit this, but perhaps there are some out there who have never created this absolutely delicious dessert for themselves. And Vrghr is not one to deny a fellow furry friend of such a scrumptious treat!

This is the totally simple, "Shopper's version" of this delightful dish. No cooking involved at all, though there is a wee bit of knife work needed. Wuff has some tips for that too, for those who's skills with sharp edged things are on the minimal side.

This creation uses a basic technique called "Maceration". A fancy word that basically means using sugar to draw the juices out of fresh fruit to create their own syrup to go with the fruit. This is the basis for most all jam and jelly making, and works a treat for desserts like this!

Strawberries should still be plentiful and sweet in the market, though their season is waning. And most stores will stock the needed "shortcake goods" to accompany the berries when they're available.

Wuff used those industrial pre-made spongecake rounds this time. But you can also use angle food cake, pound cake, or most any similar ingredient.

And you can sub in any sort of whipped topping you like, or even leave it out all together (but... WHY??!!).

Enough chat though. Here's what is likely the simplest and quickest recipe wuff has submitted yet. But still 100% worth enjoying! YUM!!

NOTE: This recipe will work with just about any fresh berry! Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, mulberries, etc. You can use combinations too!

(Makes 3 servings)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Qt fresh ripe Strawberries
1 pkg 6 ea spongecake rounds
1-2 TBS Sugar
Whipped cream or similar topping of choice

DIRECTIONS:
PREP
Wash the berries and remove the green leave/hulls
Slice the berries into thin sections
TIP: You can use one of those hard-boiled egg slicers with the little wire grid for slicing these too. Go gently until you get a feel for your model, as some won't stand up to heavy pressure without breaking a wire or two

Place half your berries into a bowl. Sprinkle half the sugar onto them. Stir them up to coat. Add the rest of the berries and sugar and stir them all together again. You want to be sure all the berry slices have at least a bit of sugar clinging to them

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, cover, or a plate, and place in refrigerator for at least and hour, and up to 3-4.
NOTE: The longer you leave them, the more syrup the sugar will draw out. But the more floppy and limp the berry slices become. Time it for your tastes!

PLATING
Place a shortcake round in the bottom of a bowl. Spoon some berries and the expressed syrup over top. Add another round and cover with more berries and syrup.
Top with some whipped cream and a couple nice berry slices for garnish

!DEVOUR!