Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe (Classic & Homemade)
This easy strawberry shortcake recipe is a quick, healthy, and easy homemade strawberry shortcake with fluffy biscuits, fresh berries, and whipped cream.
Equipment
- Airtight Containers
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 2 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
Shortcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup milk
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Toss the strawberries: Toss the sliced strawberries with the sugar and set aside for 30 minutes to release their juices.2 pound fresh strawberries, ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Cut in the butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.½ cup cold butter
- Add the milk: Stir in the milk just until a soft dough forms.¾ cup milk
- Shape the shortcakes: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden on top.
- Make the whipped cream: Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Assemble: Split shortcakes and layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1123IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 3mg
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