Description
Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes with Strawberries and Perfect Whipped Cream are a delightful and fresh dessert that captures the essence of summer. These tender, sweet biscuits are layered with juicy strawberries and topped with a cloud of light, fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat for yourself, this recipe is easy to follow, quick to prepare, and sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy the burst of flavor from ripe strawberries paired with the creamy texture of whipped cream—each bite is pure bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for biscuits)
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cubed and cold
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 and 1/4 cups cold heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine quartered strawberries with granulated sugar. Set aside in the fridge.
- Make the Biscuits: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized. Stir in buttermilk until a dough forms. Shape into a rectangle, fold for layers, then cut out biscuits.
- Bake: Chill biscuits on a baking sheet while preheating oven to 400°F. Bake for 20–24 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Serve: Slice biscuits in half; layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg