Description
A delightful summer dessert featuring fluffy biscuits layered with sweet strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 cups quartered strawberries
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 and 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for hands and work surface
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup (240ml) cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream or buttermilk
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Stir the strawberries and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Cover and set in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl or in a food processor.
- Add the cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
- Pour buttermilk on top and fold everything together until it begins to come together.
- Pour the dough onto a floured surface and gently bring together with floured hands.
- Using floured hands or a rolling pin, flatten into a 3/4 inch thick rectangle. Fold and flatten again.
- Cut into 2.75 to 3-inch circles with a biscuit cutter.
- Arrange in a baking sheet and brush with heavy cream. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat the heavy cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla until soft-medium peaks form.
- Slice the biscuits and layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, layer the shortcake just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg