Classic Strawberry Shortcake
A nostalgic dessert featuring fluffy biscuits topped with sweet strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by mixing them with 1/4 cup sugar and letting them sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1-inch thick and cut out rounds.
- Bake the shortcakes for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble the shortcakes by slicing them in half and layering with strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
For a citrusy twist, add lemon zest to the cream or fold in chopped berries into the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg