Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade strawberry shortcake, a quintessential dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This easy-to-make treat features layers of flaky biscuits, sweet fresh strawberries, and luscious whipped cream, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Enjoy the simplicity of this recipe as you prepare it ahead of time, allowing you to savor the moments with your guests. The key to its success lies in using fresh ingredients that create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups fresh sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for biscuits)
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (frozen)
- ¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup cold whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for whipped cream)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries by washing and slicing them. Toss with sugar and let sit at room temperature to release juices.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in frozen butter until crumbly. Stir in cream and milk until just combined.
- On a floured surface, knead dough gently and roll out to about ½ inch thick. Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet. Brush tops with extra cream and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While biscuits bake, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once biscuits are cool, slice in half horizontally. Layer strawberries and whipped cream on the bottom half; top with the other half.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (138g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 32mg