Description
Enjoy the classic taste of summer with this easy strawberry shortcake recipe! Tender, crumbly shortcakes topped with sweet macerated strawberries and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for a quick and delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for whipping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick circle. Cut out shortcakes with a biscuit cutter or knife.
- Place shortcakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While shortcakes bake, combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl. Let macerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Whip remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Once shortcakes are cooled, split in half. Spoon macerated strawberries over bottom half, top with whipped cream, and place top half on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients for a tender, flaky shortcake.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Macerate strawberries to enhance their sweetness.
- Add lemon zest to the dough for extra flavor.
- Serve fresh for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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