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Strawberry shortcake on a white plate.

Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes

Justin
These homemade strawberry shortcakes are a perfectly flaky biscuit topped with juicy strawberries and thick whipped cream. A perfect summertime treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 433 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Hand or Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

For the shortcakes

  • 2 ¼ cup Flour
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Butter cubed
  • 1 Egg
  • ¾ cup Half + Half
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

For strawberry topping

  • 4 cup Strawberries Diced
  • ⅓ cup Sugar

For whipped cream

  • 1 ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
  • Combine 2.25 cup flour, .25 cup sugar, 1 TBS baking powder, .5 teaspoon salt and .5 cup cubed butter in bowl.
  • Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut butter into the mixture until it is crumbly.
  • Add in 1 egg, .75 cup half and half and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until well combined. Will be a little lumpy.
  • Scoop batter into 9 equal sized portions on parchment lined baking sheet. Shaped into round discs.
  • Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 mins until tops are golden brown.
  • Cut strawberries into pieces and sprinkle with sugar while shortcakes are baking.
  • Make whipped cream by adding 1.5 cup heavy cream, .25 powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla into mixing bowl. Whip on medium high for 2 - 3 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  • Once shortcakes are cooled, cut in half.
  • Spread a layer of whipped cream and a spoonful of strawberries on each shortcake then top it with the other half of the shortcake.

Notes

Tips:
  • Cut shortcakes while still warm so they don't crumble and fall apart.
  • Add an extra layer of whipped cream and strawberries on top of the top of each shortcake for extra flavor
Storage
They can be kept for 2 - 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
They can be frozen for up to 3 months, but the whipped cream may not have the same creamy consistency when thawed.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 932IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.