Strawberry Shortcake
Tender golden shortcakes layered with juicy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream for a classic fruit dessert.
Strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert built from tender golden shortcakes, juicy macerated strawberries and generous clouds of whipped cream. The berries release their natural juices as they rest with sugar, creating a bright sauce that soaks lightly into the warm biscuits. This dessert is perfect for spring and summer gatherings, birthdays or family meals. For the lightest texture, handle the shortcake dough gently and serve the dessert soon after assembling so the biscuits remain tender.
Featured Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cups Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 1 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Slice the strawberries and toss them with half of the sugar, then let them rest to release their juices.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar in a bowl.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
⏱️ 4 minutes
Add the milk and mix gently until a soft dough forms.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Shape the dough into rounds and bake until golden.
⏱️ 18 minutes
Whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
⏱️ 4 minutes
Split the shortcakes and layer with strawberries and whipped cream before serving.
⏱️ 5 minutes