Description
A classic dessert featuring layers of sweetened strawberries and whipped cream sandwiched between tender shortcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for shortcakes)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) whole milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for shortcakes)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream, chilled
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar. Stir well and let sit for at least 20–30 minutes to release juices (macerate).
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until dough comes together.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (or shape into rounds) onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Slice shortcakes in half horizontally. Layer bottom half with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Place top half of biscuit on top, then add more whipped cream and strawberries. Garnish with a whole strawberry on top.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries that are in season.
- Shortcakes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar in the strawberries based on their sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg