Description
This classic strawberry shortcake recipe features fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and light, buttery biscuits, making it the perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Toss to coat and set aside to macerate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut out biscuits using a round cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- To serve, split the biscuits in half, layer with macerated strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other half of the biscuit. Add more strawberries and whipped cream on top if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries while they macerate.
- Make sure to use cold butter for flaky biscuits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35
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