Description
Indulge in our delightful Strawberry Shortcake Recipe, a perfect summer dessert that combines light, buttery shortcakes with juicy, fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream. This easy-to-make treat is ideal for family gatherings or last-minute celebrations, offering a refreshing burst of flavor that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ pounds fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for shortcakes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries, mix with sugar, and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form six shortcakes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; let cool for 10 minutes.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Split each shortcake and layer with strawberries and whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg