Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with this easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe. Each bite features tender, buttery shortcakes layered with sweet, juicy strawberries and freshly whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a simple treat to impress guests, this delightful recipe captures the essence of summer in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ pounds fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for shortcakes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for shortcakes)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Slice strawberries and sprinkle with sugar; let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add milk and vanilla; mix until just combined.
- Drop dough onto a baking sheet; bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering strawberries and whipped cream between shortcake halves.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing lemon zest into the dough or using almond extract. Serve immediately for the best freshness but can be prepared in advance—just store components separately.