Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes with Strawberries and Perfect Whipped Cream. This easy-to-make dessert features tender, lightly sweetened biscuits layered with succulent strawberries and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to birthday celebrations, this treat is sure to impress family and friends alike. The freshness of ripe strawberries combined with the airy cream creates a refreshing taste that celebrates the essence of summer. Customize the sweetness or mix in other fruits to create your ideal dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cubed & cold
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 and 1/4 cups cold heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by combining them with sugar in a bowl; refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients for the biscuits and cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in buttermilk until a dough forms, then shape and fold as directed.
- Cut out biscuits, chill them briefly, then bake at 400°F (204°C) for about 20-24 minutes.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by slicing cooled biscuits and layering with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg