Description
This easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe is a delightful summer treat, featuring light and buttery shortcakes layered with fresh strawberries and luscious whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick dessert, it showcases the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries. With a simple preparation process and an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, this classic dessert is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ pounds fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and sprinkle with sugar; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly; add milk and vanilla; stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by splitting shortcakes, layering with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake with toppings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg