Strawberry Shortcake
A delightful dessert featuring sweet biscuits, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar for the biscuit base
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed use cold for flakiness
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced use ripe strawberries for best flavor
- 1/4 cup sugar for macerating the strawberries
- Whipped cream for serving to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add heavy cream, stirring until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Strawberry Preparation
- Meanwhile, mix the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let sit.
Assembly
- Once biscuits are baked and cooled, split them in half.
- Layer strawberries between halves and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy the fresh flavor of Strawberry Shortcake right after making it. Store components separately if needed.