Description
A delightful dessert featuring tender shortcake layers filled with sweet strawberries and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup additional sugar for strawberries
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently before rolling it out to about 1-inch thick.
- Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the shortcakes cool, mix the strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let them sit to macerate.
- To serve, split the shortcakes in half, layer with strawberries, and top with whipped cream.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, serve fresh out of the oven. Store components separately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 71mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, summer treats, baking, whipped cream