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Strawberry Shortcake

A delightful and quick dessert featuring fluffy biscuits layered with juicy strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed Keep butter cold for flaky texture.
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the strawberry topping
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar For sweetening strawberries.
For the whipped cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For flavoring whipped cream.

Method
 

Biscuit Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla until the dough forms.
  5. Drop the dough onto the baking sheet in 6 equal portions.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Strawberry Preparation
  1. Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and let them sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
Whipped Cream Preparation
  1. In another bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
  1. Split the baked biscuits in half. Layer them with strawberries and whipped cream.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store in the fridge for about 2 days, keeping biscuits separate from strawberries and cream until serving. Consider adding lemon zest to biscuits or substituting other fruits.