Description
A fast and fresh dessert featuring light biscuits topped with sweet strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a 1-inch thick round and cut into 8 pieces.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- In a separate bowl, mix sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit to create syrup.
- Split shortcakes in half, spoon strawberries over the bottom half, and top with whipped cream.
- Place the other half of the shortcake on top and serve.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Best enjoyed fresh to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg