Strawberry Shortcake Dessert: A Must-Try Summer Delight!
A classic summer dessert featuring layers of fluffy shortcake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While the shortcakes cool, mix sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and let sit.
- Whip the cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by splitting shortcakes, adding strawberries and whipped cream, and topping with the other half.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe strawberries.
- Shortcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to add a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries for extra zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg