Description
A timeless dessert featuring tender homemade biscuits layered with sweet, juicy macerated strawberries and topped with fluffy whipped cream—a perfect balance of textures and flavors for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup milk
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with sugar. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes to release their juices and form a syrupy texture that will soak perfectly into the biscuits.
- Make the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder. Add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky biscuit texture.
- Combine and Form the Dough: Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix so the biscuits remain light and fluffy.
- Bake the Biscuits: Spoon the dough onto a baking sheet, forming small biscuit-sized rounds. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the Shortcakes: Once the biscuits have cooled enough to handle, slice them in half horizontally. Layer the bottom half with the macerated strawberries, then add a generous amount of whipped cream, and top with the biscuit’s other half.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry shortcakes immediately to enjoy the delicious combination of warm, buttery biscuits, sweet strawberries, and airy whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries to maximize sweetness and flavor.
- You can make the biscuits ahead of time and reheat them before assembling.
- Feel free to use store-bought whipped cream or homemade for a fresher taste.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend suitable for baking.
- This dessert is best served shortly after assembling to prevent biscuits from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
