Description
A classic homemade strawberry shortcake layered with tender buttery biscuits, sweet macerated strawberries, and fluffy vanilla whipped cream. Fresh, nostalgic, and perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream (for dough)
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat to about 1 inch thick, and cut into rounds. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Toss sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and let sit for 20 minutes to release juices.
- Bake biscuits for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- Whip remaining 1 cup heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Slice biscuits in half horizontally. Layer bottoms with strawberries and juices, add whipped cream, then top with biscuit tops and more cream and berries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use very cold butter for tender, flaky biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the texture light.
- Allow strawberries to rest with sugar to enhance sweetness and juiciness.
- Assemble just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: homemade strawberry shortcake, classic strawberry dessert, easy summer dessert, biscuit shortcake, fresh strawberry cake