Description
Indulge in the sweet symphony of summer with this creamy strawberry shortcake recipe. Tender, buttery shortcake biscuits meet fresh, juicy strawberries and a generous dollop of whipped cream for the perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Make the Shortcake Biscuits: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sugar. Gradually add heavy cream until just combined. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the Shortcakes: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream and Assemble: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Split each shortcake biscuit in half. Spoon whipped cream, strawberries, and their juices onto the bottom half. Top with the other half and a final dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Cold Butter: Ensure butter is very cold for flaky shortcakes.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix dough gently to avoid tough shortcakes.
- Fresh Strawberries: Use the freshest, ripest strawberries.
- Chill Your Bowl: Chill bowl and beaters for faster whipping cream.
- Make Ahead: Bake shortcakes and macerate strawberries in advance, but assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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