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Strawberry-Shortcake-Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time38 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries – Washed hulled, and sliced.
  • ⅓ cup sugar – Adjust depending on how sweet your berries are.
  • 1 tsp lemon juice – Brightens everything like magic.
  • For the Shortcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour – Don’t overthink it.
  • ¼ cup sugar – Just enough sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder – For fluffy shortcakes.
  • ½ tsp salt – Because balance matters.
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter – Cold = flaky. Warm butter is a red flag.
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream – Rich and dreamy.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract – Always a good idea.
  • For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream – Chill it first. Trust me.
  • 2 –3 tbsp powdered sugar – Sweet but not too sweet.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract – We’re consistent like that.

Instructions

  • Prep the Strawberries
  • Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir gently. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes until juicy and glossy. This is called macerating, which sounds fancy but is literally just waiting.
  • Preheat and Prep
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents regret later.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Quick, easy, done.
  • Cut in the Butter
  • Add cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it in until it looks like coarse crumbs. Cold butter = flaky shortcakes, don’t skip this energy.
  • Add Cream and Vanilla
  • Pour in the cream and vanilla. Stir just until combined. The dough should look a little shaggy—this is correct behavior.
  • Shape and Bake
  • Scoop or pat dough into 6–8 rounds and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden on top. Cool slightly before assembling.
  • Make the Whipped Cream
  • Beat cold cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Stop before it turns into butter. Yes, that can happen. No, we don’t want it.
  • Assemble Like a Pro
  • Slice shortcakes in half. Spoon strawberries and juice on the bottom, add whipped cream, then top with the shortcake lid. Add more berries and cream because restraint is overrated.