Description
A classic dessert featuring sweet strawberries, light whipped cream, and tender shortcakes, perfect for 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
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the heavy cream gradually and stir gently until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough a few times on a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick round.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the strawberries by mixing them with powdered sugar and vanilla extract and let them sit.
- Assemble the shortcakes by splitting them in half, layering with strawberries and whipped cream, and topping with the other half.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, serve shortcakes immediately after assembly. You can use flavored whipped cream for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg