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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Baking, Dessert
Servings 6
Calories 532 kcal

Ingredients
  

Strawberries

  • 2 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ¼ cup 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 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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