Description
A classic Strawberry Shortcake recipe featuring fluffy homemade shortcakes topped with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for a delightful dessert that balances sweet and tart flavors with a tender, buttery biscuit base.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
Shortcake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- Additional heavy cream for whipping
- Granulated sugar (to taste, typically 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the shortcakes.
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly and slice them to enhance their flavor and make them easy to layer on the shortcakes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasonings.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and cut it into the mixture using a pastry cutter or fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs, which ensures a flaky texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Gradually stir this wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, forming a soft dough.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the shortcakes turn golden brown on top.
- Whip Cream: While the shortcakes bake, whip the additional heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form, creating a light and sweet topping.
- Assemble and Serve: Once baked, serve the warm shortcakes topped generously with the sliced strawberries and freshly whipped cream for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Notes
- For extra flavor, macerate the strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar before serving.
- Use cold butter to achieve flaky shortcakes.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the dough for a unique twist.
- Serve immediately after assembly to enjoy the texture contrast between warm shortcakes and cool whipped cream.
