Description
Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream is a delightful summer dessert that combines fluffy biscuits, sweet macerated strawberries, and light whipped cream. This simple yet impressive treat is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or satisfying your sweet cravings. Each bite offers a burst of freshness and nostalgia, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes to create syrup.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter to the dry ingredients and blend until crumbly.
- Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream and stir gently until just combined.
- Bake Biscuits: Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness, cut into rounds, and bake on parchment-lined sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble: Split warm biscuits in half, fill with strawberries and their juices, then top generously with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg