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Strawberry Shortcake

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Recipe for Perfect Summer Desserts

Indulge in this delightful strawberry shortcake, a perfect blend of strawberries, cream, and biscuits for a refreshing summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced for layering
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar for maceration
Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for cake
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Biscuit cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare strawberries by tossing them with 2 tablespoons of sugar; let them macerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Biscuit Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  2. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in heavy cream until just combined.
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface; pat into a rectangle about an inch thick and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing horizontally.
  2. Layer strawberries and whipped cream between the biscuit halves; drizzle with remaining strawberry juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to swap strawberries with other berries or add vanilla extract to the whipped cream for extra flavor.

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