Description

This easy strawberry shortcake recipe is a classic summer dessert made with fluffy biscuits, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream. Perfect for a quick and delicious treat!

Ingredients

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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
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out 6 shortcakes using a round biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let them macerate for at least 15 minutes.
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
To assemble, slice the biscuits in half horizontally, spoon strawberries over the bottom half, top with whipped cream, then place the top half of the biscuit on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use cold butter for flakier biscuits.
Macerating the strawberries enhances their sweetness and juiciness.
Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results.
You can prepare the biscuits ahead of time and assemble just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 shortcake
Calories: 370
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 270mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg