Description
Delight in the fresh flavors of homemade Strawberry Shortcake, a classic dessert that embodies the essence of spring and summer. This easy-to-make treat features layers of flaky biscuits, sweetened strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, creating a delightful combination that will impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups fresh sliced strawberries (2 pounds strawberries)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (frozen for 30 minutes)
- ¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream (plus more for brushing tops of biscuits)
- ¾ cup cold whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Turbinado sugar (coarse sugar), optional
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing, slicing them, and mixing with granulated sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes to macerate.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in frozen butter until crumbly.
- Stir in heavy whipping cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar if desired, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering biscuits with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg