Description
A delightful and classic dessert made with flaky biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, capturing the essence of spring and summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Hull and slice 1 lb of fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with 3 tbsp of sugar and let them macerate for about 30 minutes.
- Make the Biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Whisk together flour, 1 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form; stir in milk until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to ¾-inch thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Shortcakes: Split biscuits, spoon strawberries and syrup on bottom, add whipped cream, and place the top biscuit over the cream.
Notes
Use cold butter for tender biscuits. Serve immediately to maintain biscuit crispness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, summer recipe, classic dessert, fresh strawberries
