Classic Strawberry Shortcake
A delightful strawberry shortcake featuring tender biscuits, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Sweeten the strawberries by combining them with sugar in a bowl and letting them sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Combine heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface, then roll it out and cut into rounds.
- Bake the shortcakes for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool the shortcakes on a wire rack.
- Assemble the shortcakes by layering strawberries and whipped cream between them.
Notes
Chill your butter for the best texture and don’t overwork the dough for light and airy shortcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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