Strawberry Shortcake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe, a light and refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings. Featuring buttery, fluffy shortcakes layered with sweet, juicy strawberries and topped with luscious whipped cream, this classic treat is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ pounds fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for shortcake)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and mix with ¼ cup granulated sugar in a bowl; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter pieces; blend until crumbly.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- For whipped cream, beat cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and remaining vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Split each shortcake in half; layer bottom half with strawberries and whipped cream before topping with the other half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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