Strawberry Shortcake: An Easy and Indulgent Summer Treat
A delightful summer dessert featuring layers of fluffy shortcake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- While the shortcakes cool, mix strawberries with sugar and let them macerate.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by splitting shortcakes, adding strawberries, and topping with whipped cream.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- Shortcakes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake