Irresistible 30-Minute Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Classic Strawberry Shortcake is a timeless dessert featuring tender shortcake biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (115 grams)
- 2/3 cup milk (160 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (300 grams)
- 1/4 cup sugar (50 grams)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
- Drop dough onto a baking sheet in 6 portions.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix strawberries with sugar and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Split shortcakes, fill with strawberries and whipped cream, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately to prevent the shortcake from becoming soggy.
- For a keto version, use almond flour and sugar substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg