With its layers of fluffy, buttery biscuits, sweetened fresh strawberries, and velvety whipped cream, strawberry shortcake might be the perfect dessert. This scrumptious strawberry shortcake recipe is sure to impress whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a seasonal delight. Let’s dive in.
Ingredients:
Shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Strawberries:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Start by mixing sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, setting them aside to create a syrupy mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- For the shortcake, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then blend in cold, cubed butter until crumbly.
- Add milk and vanilla, mixing to form a dough.
- Shape and bake the biscuits until golden (12-15 min).
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
- Assemble by slicing biscuits, and layering with strawberries and whipped cream. Top with more cream and strawberries.
