Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this classic Strawberry Shortcake recipe. Tender, buttery shortcakes are filled with juicy, sweet strawberries and fluffy whipped cream for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- ¼ cup sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the shortcakes: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in milk and vanilla. Drop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Combine sliced strawberries and sugar; let sit. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Assemble: Slice shortcakes, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with more strawberries and cream.
Notes
- You can make the shortcakes ahead of time and store them in an airtight container.
- For a citrusy twist, add lemon zest to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
