Description
Homemade fluffy strawberry shortcake is the ultimate summer dessert, combining buttery biscuits with sweet strawberries and luscious whipped cream. This delightful treat transforms any occasion into a celebration, making it perfect for picnics, birthdays, or simply enjoying at home. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this recipe will impress friends and family while creating lasting memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for biscuits)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream (plus extra for whipping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Toss quartered strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let them sit to draw out juices.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream until just combined; avoid overmixing. Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, roll to about an inch thick, and cut into rounds.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whip remaining heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer biscuit, strawberries with syrup, whipped cream, and top with another biscuit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg