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Strawberry Shortcake

Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Bliss You Can’t Resist

Delight in this Strawberry Shortcake featuring tender biscuits, sweet strawberries, and creamy whipped topping for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Macerating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • rubber spatula
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcakes

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour A foundational ingredient for tender texture.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Rising agent for light and fluffy shortcakes.
  • ¼ cup sugar Adds sweetness.
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances flavors.
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter Keeps shortcake tender.
  • 1 cup whole milk Adds moisture.
  • 1 large beaten egg Binds ingredients together.

For the Strawberries

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries The star ingredient.
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar Sweetens strawberries.

For the Whipped Cream

  • 1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream Base for creamy topping.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Hull and quarter fresh strawberries, sprinkle with 1 ¼ cups sugar, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cut in 3 tablespoons cold butter.
  • Whisk together 1 cup milk and 1 beaten egg, then mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  • Whip together 1 ½ cups cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Slice cooled shortcakes, drizzle with strawberry syrup, add whipped cream, top with strawberries, and cap with the biscuit.

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, keeping whipped cream separate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, dessert, easy recipe, fresh strawberries, Strawberry Shortcake, whipped cream
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