How to make Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Strawberry Shortcake from scratch with fresh strawberries, homemade shortcakes, and whipped cream. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the strawberries
- 1 batch Fresh Strawberry Topping*
For the shortcake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup butter, COLD (1 & 1/2 sticks)
- 1 large egg, cold
- 3/4 cup buttermilk**, COLD
- 1–2 tablespoons buttermilk, cold OR ice water
For the whipped cream
- 2 cups heavy cream***
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Start by making the Fresh Strawberry Topping.* Cover and set aside to thicken. Serve room temperature or chilled.
- Make the shortcake. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter. Mix in egg/buttermilk mixture to form dough. Shape, cut, and bake shortcakes.
- Prepare the whipped cream. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the shortcakes: Split shortcake, top with strawberries and whipped cream, then repeat layers.
- Make ahead: Shape and freeze unbaked shortcakes for up to 2 months. Bake as needed.
Notes
- For best results, use cold ingredients when making the shortcake.
- Freezing the prepared shortcakes before baking helps create flaky layers.
- Be careful not to overmix the shortcake dough to maintain a tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, dessert, strawberries, whipped cream, homemade shortcake
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