Description
This homemade strawberry shortcake features sweet, juicy strawberries layered over fluffy, tender biscuits and topped with creamy whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or special celebrations, it’s a light yet indulgent dessert that’s easy to customize and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold, cubed butter
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- Melted butter for brushing
For the Strawberries:
- 1½ to 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for macerating)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the biscuit dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold buttermilk and stir gently until a soft dough forms.
- On a floured surface, fold the dough 2–3 times to create layers.
- Pat the dough out and cut biscuits using a round cutter. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with melted butter and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- While biscuits bake, macerate the strawberries (optional): toss sliced strawberries with sugar and set aside.
- Make whipped cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble shortcakes: Slice biscuits, layer with strawberries and whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour for a GF version.
- For a vegan option, use coconut oil and coconut cream.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits light and fluffy.
- Assemble just before serving to keep biscuits from becoming soggy.
- Mix strawberries with other berries for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg