Description
Indulge in the joy of summer with this easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe, a delightful dessert that combines fluffy, buttery shortcakes with fresh, juicy strawberries and whipped cream. This classic treat is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a sweet indulgence at home. With its simple preparation and the use of fresh ingredients, each bite bursts with flavor and nostalgia. Enjoy the lightness of the shortcakes paired with the sweetness of ripe strawberries for a refreshing dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (plus more for whipping cream)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with ¼ cup granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for at least 30 minutes to release juices.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 425°F.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Incorporate Butter: Add cold butter pieces to the dry mixture and blend until crumbly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Form Shortcakes: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form six shortcakes.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Whip Cream: In another bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split each shortcake in half; layer strawberries and whipped cream between halves before topping.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One shortcake (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg