Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Craving dessert that feels effortlessly charming? Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe delivers tender biscuits layered with juicy berries. Fresh strawberries mingle with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Each bite tastes bright, creamy, and unapologetically summery. Buttery shortcake crumbles just enough. This beauty balances sweetness and freshness perfectly. You assemble it quickly without complicated steps. Honestly, fancy pastries cannot compete with this glow.
Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe features tender homemade biscuits layered with sweet macerated strawberries and fluffy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
- Cut in cold butter using pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Whisk heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract separately.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until dough forms.
- Pat dough into 1-inch thick circle. Cut into 6 rounds.
- Place rounds on baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Toss sliced strawberries with ¼ cup sugar. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Slice cooled biscuits in half. Layer strawberries and whipped cream between halves.
- Spoon extra cream and berries on top before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 420Total Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 6 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate % per serving):
Vitamin C: 70%Vitamin A: 15%
Calcium: 8%
Iron: 10%
Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes & Flavor Tips
- Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness.
- Keep butter cold for flakier biscuits.
- Chill bowl before whipping cream for better volume.
- Add lemon zest to strawberries for brightness.
- Serve immediately for freshest texture.
