Strawberry Shortcake: The Easy, Indulgent Recipe You’ll Love
Indulge in the classic dessert of strawberry shortcake with this simple and delicious recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and roll out to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While baking, mix sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let sit.
- For whipped cream, beat heavy cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once shortcakes are cool, split them and layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Shortcakes can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg