Description
These Strawberry Shortcake Bites are delightful mini treats perfect for parties or a sweet snack. Flaky shortcake filled with juicy strawberries and topped with whipped cream, they are a burst of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shortcake Bites:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Shortcake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until just combined.
- Bake Shortcake Bites: Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare Strawberry Topping: Toss diced strawberries with sugar and let sit to release juices.
- Assemble: Once cooled, slice shortcake bites, fill or top with strawberries and whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Perfect for parties or potlucks.
- Add lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for 1–2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
