Description
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake features tender sweet cream biscuits layered with juicy macerated strawberries and fluffy whipped cream. This classic summer dessert is fresh, simple, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups heavy cream, cold
- 4½ teaspoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- Strawberries:
- 3 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold heavy cream and mix with a rubber spatula just until combined.
- Use a large cookie scoop or ¼ cup measuring cup to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press each mound of dough down with the bottom of a glass or fingers to form biscuit shapes.
- Sprinkle each biscuit with ½ teaspoon granulated sugar.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine chopped strawberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Let sit to macerate while biscuits cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- To serve, slice each biscuit in half, then layer with whipped cream and strawberries. Top with the biscuit lid and an extra dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use cold heavy cream and avoid overmixing the biscuit dough.
- Let strawberries macerate for at least 10–15 minutes for optimal flavor and juiciness.
- Shortcakes are best served fresh, but you can prep the components ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Optional: add a touch of lemon zest to the strawberries for a bright twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
