Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Indulge in the classic and delightful flavors of this Strawberry Shortcake Recipe. Fresh strawberries, fluffy shortcakes, and luscious whipped cream come together in a perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberries:
- 1 and ½ pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries: Slice the strawberries and place them in a large bowl.
- Sweeten the strawberries: Sprinkle ¼ cup granulated sugar over the strawberries. Stir gently and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the shortcakes: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and blend until crumbly. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined.
- Bake the shortcakes: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the shortcakes: Split each shortcake, spoon strawberries and cream onto the bottom half, add another layer of cream, and top with the other half. Finish with more strawberries and cream.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry shortcakes immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the strawberries and cream according to your preference.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Dessert, Summer, Whipped Cream, Fresh Strawberries
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