Description
This is a classic strawberry shortcake recipe featuring layers of sweet biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix strawberries and sugar in a bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter; mix until crumbly.
- Stir in milk until combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently.
- Roll out and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble shortcakes with biscuits, strawberries, and whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Chill the mixing bowl for whipped cream for better results.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, summer dessert, classic recipe