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Strawberry Shortcake

Heavenly Strawberry Shortcake: The Ultimate Summer Treat

This delightful Strawberry Shortcake is a nostalgic summer favorite, perfect for gatherings and easily adapted for various diets.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Macerating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberries
  • 4 cups Fresh Strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Shortcake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for shortcake
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Biscuit cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine hulled and sliced fresh strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for about 30 minutes to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar for shortcake, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
  4. Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.
  6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 3-4 times. Pat into 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
  7. Place shortcakes on the prepared sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
  8. Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Assemble by slicing each shortcake in half, adding strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble dessert just before serving and keep ingredients separate until then for best texture.

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