Description
Strawberry shortcake is a nostalgic, summery dessert made with tender biscuits, juicy macerated strawberries, and softly whipped cream. It’s a rustic yet elegant treat perfect for celebrations or any warm day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅔ to ¾ cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 to 1½ pounds ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and let macerate at room temp for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cream, mixing gently with a fork.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat to ¾-inch thickness. Cut into 6 rounds.
- Place on greased or lined baking sheet, brush tops with cream, and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Whip cream with sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Split shortcakes, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then top and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the dough. Warm shortcakes just before assembling for the best experience. You can swap in other fruits like peaches or cherries if strawberries aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, summer dessert, classic American dessert