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Strawberry Shortcake

A classic summer dessert featuring sweet strawberries layered between buttery biscuits and fluffy whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcake Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 1.5 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Whisk together heavy cream and egg and pour into flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn out dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 6-8 biscuits.
  6. Place biscuits on the baking sheet, brush tops with cream, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  8. In a chilled bowl, beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. To assemble, split a biscuit, add strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other half.

Notes

Serve immediately. Components can be prepared ahead. Refrigerate biscuit dough for up to 2 hours before baking. Store baked biscuits at room temperature for 1-2 days.