Description
A delightful and classic Strawberry Shortcake recipe that combines sweet strawberries, tender shortcakes, and fluffy whipped cream for a perfect summer treat.
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: Place sliced strawberries in a bowl.
- Sweeten the strawberries: Sprinkle ¼ cup of sugar over the strawberries and gently stir. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the shortcakes: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter. Add milk and vanilla. Drop dough on a baking sheet and bake.
- Make the whipped cream: Whip cold cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split shortcakes, add strawberries and cream between layers. Top with more strawberries and cream.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness of the strawberries based on your preference.
- Ensure not to overmix the shortcake dough for a tender texture.
- Feel free to add mint leaves or a sprinkle of powdered sugar as garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Dessert Recipe, Summer Treat, Whipped Cream, Fresh Strawberries
