Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
A classic dessert featuring fresh strawberries, flaky biscuits, and whipped cream that captures the spirit of summer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes to macerate.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the Chilled Butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Transfer the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it gently before cutting it into biscuits.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Assemble the Shortcakes: Split the biscuits in half and layer with macerated strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a refreshing summer drink. Store components separately in the fridge for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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