Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Indulge in a classic Strawberry Shortcake dessert that combines sweet strawberries, tender shortcakes, fluffy whipped cream, and creamy vanilla ice cream. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion and will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- 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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For the Strawberries:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2–3 Tablespoons water, see notes
For the Shortcakes:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg yolk
- Raw sugar
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prep the Strawberries: Wash and slice strawberries, mix with sugar and water, then refrigerate.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 400°F.
- Make the Shortcakes: Combine dry ingredients, cut in butter, add milk, mix, cut out shortcakes, brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with sugar, and bake.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split shortcakes, add strawberries, ice cream, more strawberries, top with shortcake and whipped cream.
Notes
- For the strawberries, the water helps create a syrupy consistency with the sugar.
- Handle the shortcake dough gently to maintain flakiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Dessert, Summer Treat, Whipped Cream, Homemade, Fresh Berries
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