Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this classic Strawberry Shortcake recipe. Fresh strawberries, fluffy homemade biscuits, and luscious whipped cream come together for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅔ cup whole milk
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with ¼ cup granulated sugar and let sit for at least 30 minutes to release juices.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Pat dough to ¾-inch thickness, cut into rounds, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split biscuits, top with strawberries and whipped cream, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon juice to the strawberries while macerating.
- Biscuits are best fresh but can be made ahead and stored covered.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
