Easy and Tasty Strawberry Shortcake
Treat yourself to the ultimate summer dessert with this Easy and Tasty Strawberry Shortcake! Featuring buttery, golden-baked biscuits made from scratch, juicy macerated strawberries bursting with natural sweetness, and luscious homemade whipped cream, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, this effortlessly elegant dessert is ideal for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to weeknight indulgences. With simple ingredients like heavy cream, fresh strawberries, and a touch of vanilla, this classic treat is as easy to prepare as it is to devour. Serve these shortcakes fresh for the best experience and impress your family and friends with your baking skills!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Strawberries
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Wash the strawberries, hull them, and slice into thin pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and gently stir. Allow to macerate for at least 20 minutes to release their juices.
In another large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and salt.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add them to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out 6 biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let them cool slightly.
While the biscuits are baking, make the whipped cream topping. In a large chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form.
To assemble the shortcakes, slice each biscuit in half horizontally. Layer the bottom half with a generous scoop of macerated strawberries and their juices, add a dollop of whipped cream, and then place the top half of the biscuit on top. Finish with an extra dollop of whipped cream and a few more strawberry slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy this easy and tasty dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.9 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.9 g | 674% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2723 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
