Description
A delightful dessert combining fresh strawberries, fluffy biscuits, and light whipped cream, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix these dry ingredients well.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Roll it out to about 1-inch thick and use a round cutter to cut out rounds from the dough.
- Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden on top.
- Prepare the strawberries by mixing the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and letting them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Slice the cooled shortcakes in half horizontally. Layer the bottom half with strawberries, then top with whipped cream.
- Place the top half back on and add more strawberries and cream on top if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh strawberries. Handle the dough gently to avoid tough shortcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, summer dessert, berry dessert