Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of summer with this delightful Strawberry Shortcake Recipe. Perfectly sweet strawberries nestled between tender, homemade shortcakes and topped with billowy whipped cream, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to macerate.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Shortcakes: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add milk and vanilla, stir until dough forms. Pat, cut, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice shortcakes, spoon strawberries with juices, add whipped cream, and top with another shortcake half. Serve.
Notes
- For extra-rich flavor, brush shortcake tops with cream and sugar before baking.
- You can substitute store-bought whipped cream or shortcakes if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 assembled shortcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
