Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake with Flavored Whipped Cream

This classic strawberry shortcake features tender, buttery biscuits layered with fresh strawberries and a light, sweetened whipped cream. The combination of flavors and textures creates a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this timeless treat that highlights the sweetness of ripe strawberries!
This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, strawberries.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add in 3/4 cup of heavy cream and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round and cut out biscuits using a floured biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While the biscuits are baking, whip the remaining heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the biscuits have cooled slightly, slice them in half and layer with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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