Strawberry Shortcake
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Shortcake, a quintessential summer dessert that perfectly captures the essence of fresh strawberries and fluffy biscuits. This classic recipe features tender, buttery biscuits layered with sweet, juicy strawberries and topped with rich whipped cream. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this dessert not only looks stunning but is also easy to make ahead of time. With its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation, your guests will be enchanted by this refreshing treat that celebrates the best of strawberry season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 7 cups fresh sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for biscuits)
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (frozen)
- ¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream (plus extra for brushing)
- ¾ cup cold whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for whipped cream)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing and slicing them. Mix with granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit to macerate.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the frozen butter until crumbly.
- Stir in heavy cream, milk, and vanilla until just combined. On a floured surface, knead gently before cutting into rounds.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush tops with cream, sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Whip together heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by slicing biscuits in half horizontally; layer strawberries and whipped cream between the halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with strawberries and cream (approximately 145g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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