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Simple Strawberry Shortcakes


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tender biscuits with macerated strawberries and billowy whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced strawberries
  • 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup cold whole milk or cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla


Instructions

  1. Macerate strawberries by mixing with granulated sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 20–30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  4. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized bits remain.
  5. Stir in cold milk until just combined.
  6. Drop 6 mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  8. While biscuits cool, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  9. Split biscuits, layer with strawberries and juices, add whipped cream, and top with the other half of the biscuit.

Notes

For best results, keep ingredients cold and avoid overmixing the dough.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American