Strawberry Shortcake – A Classic Summer Dessert

☀️ Why You'll Love This Dessert

Strawberry shortcake is light, fruity, and nostalgic — perfect for summer picnics, afternoon tea, or any time you want to impress without too much effort.

This recipe uses homemade buttery biscuits layered with sweetened whipped cream and juicy strawberries. Each bite is soft, fluffy, and refreshingly tangy. It’s a dessert that never goes out of style.

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📝 Ingredients

For the Shortcake Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 2/3 cup buttermilk (plus a splash more if needed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberries:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

For the Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the strawberries:
Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit at room temp for 15–20 minutes to release their juices.

2. Make the shortcakes:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Cut in butter with your hands or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk and vanilla. Stir gently until dough comes together (don’t overmix).
Turn onto a floured surface, pat 1-inch thick, and cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
Place on baking tray, brush tops with buttermilk, and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.

3. Whip the cream:
Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

4. Assemble:
Slice biscuits in half. Layer the bottom with whipped cream and macerated strawberries. Top with more cream and a few berries. Finish with the top biscuit or serve open-faced.

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🍰 Serving Suggestions

• Best served fresh, but biscuits can be made a day ahead
• Great with blueberries or raspberries too
• Try adding a splash of balsamic glaze to elevate the strawberries

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake

Fluffy biscuits layered with whipped cream & fresh strawberries

Prep Time: 25 mins   |   Cook Time: 15 mins   |   Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 6   |   Difficulty: Easy

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📝 Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 2/3 cup buttermilk (plus extra if needed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberries:

• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

For the Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the strawberries: Mix sliced berries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 15–20 mins to macerate.
2. Make biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Form dough, pat into 1-inch thickness, and cut out rounds. Bake for 12–15 mins.
3. Whip cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
4. Assemble: Slice biscuits. Layer with whipped cream and strawberries. Top with more cream and berries.

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✨ Tips

• Make biscuits ahead and rewarm briefly before serving
• Use other berries or a berry medley for variety
• Add a splash of balsamic glaze to the strawberries for depth

A light, nostalgic dessert that brings out the best of fresh summer strawberries!