Description
This delightful Strawberry Shortcake Recipe captures the essence of summer with its light and buttery shortcakes layered with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a sweet treat at home, this dessert is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a classic dessert that will impress everyone. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of ripe strawberries paired with the rich creaminess of whipped topping in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Slice the strawberries, sprinkle with ¼ cup sugar, stir gently, and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Make Shortcake Mixture: In a bowl, mix flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add milk and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming six shortcakes. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip Cream: Beat cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split each shortcake in half. Spoon strawberries onto the bottom half, add whipped cream, then top with the other half.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg