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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Savory Strawberry Shortcake Recipe That's Perfect for Summer

This easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, combining delightful shortcakes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcakes
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder no substitutions
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar regular sugar may alter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Strawberries
  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries or blueberries/raspberries
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sugar to sprinkle on strawberries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Biscuit cutter
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add ½ cup of cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and work it until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Incorporate ¾ cup of milk into the flour mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Scoop the dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into 1 inch thick, and cut out rounds with a biscuit cutter.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Cool the shortcakes on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
  8. Combine 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; beat until soft peaks form.
  9. Slice 1 pound of fresh strawberries, sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Assemble the shortcakes by slicing them in half, layering with strawberries and whipped cream.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh, in-season strawberries and chill the cream for fluffier texture. Assemble just before serving to keep shortcakes soft.

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