Description
This Easy Fresh Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream is the perfect balance of warm, buttery biscuits, sweet juicy berries, and clouds of cold whipped cream. It is a simple, classic dessert that feels like pure happiness in every bite. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it is an accessible treat for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for berries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuits: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in heavy cream until the dough just comes together.
- Shape and Bake: Pat dough into a thick circle on a flat surface and use a round cutter to shape biscuits. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit to release natural juices.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Whip 1 cup of heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice biscuits in half. Layer the bottom with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the second half of the biscuit. Finish with extra berries and cream if desired.
Notes
Keep butter very cold to ensure biscuits are tender and flaky. Do not overmix the dough. Store biscuits and whipped cream separately to keep the biscuits from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g