Description
Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake layers buttery biscuits with sweet macerated strawberries and airy whipped cream, creating a classic dessert that’s perfect for brunch, tea time, or a simple family treat. This easy recipe yields six light biscuits, each golden brown, paired with vibrant strawberry topping and a generous dollop of cloud‑like cream, delivering a balance of textures and fresh fruit flavor that dazzles any palate. Serve warm with extra whipped cream and enjoy light crumb and fresh berry
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Combine dry ingredients.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in heavy cream until just combined.
- Knead gently, roll to 1‑inch thickness, cut rounds.
- Bake 12‑15 minutes until golden.
- Macerate strawberries with sugar for 10 minutes.
- Split biscuits, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, top and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the biscuit dough. Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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