Description
Indulge in the classic sweetness of Strawberry Shortcake with tender, homemade shortcakes layered with juicy macerated strawberries and pillowy whipped cream. This dessert is a perfect way to celebrate the abundance of summer berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten, for brushing)
- Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the shortcakes:
For the whipped cream:
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and set aside for at least 30 minutes to macerate.
- Make the shortcakes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter, then stir in milk and vanilla. Form dough, cut out shortcakes, brush with egg, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden.
- Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split shortcakes, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other half. Serve.
Notes
- Shortcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Reheat briefly in the oven for best texture.
- Swap strawberries for mixed berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake with berries and cream
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
