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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

This classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe is bursting with juicy macerated strawberries, tender buttery shortcakes, and fluffy whipped cream. Easy to make yet impressive to serve, it’s the perfect dessert for celebrations, summer gatherings, or whenever you crave something nostalgic and comforting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 pints ripe strawberries washed, hulled, and sliced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
For the Shortcakes
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream divided
For the Cream Topping
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Slice the strawberries and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and gently crush about one-quarter of the berries with a fork. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until juicy.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and position the rack in the center of the oven.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the cream until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead briefly, and roll to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
  5. Place shortcakes on a greased baking sheet, brush tops lightly with melted butter, stack pairs if desired, and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly and split if needed.
  6. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  7. Assemble by layering shortcake, strawberries, and whipped cream. Top with the remaining shortcake and finish with more berries and cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra brightness, add lemon zest to the strawberries. Keep butter cold and avoid overworking the dough for the flakiest shortcakes. Assemble just before serving for the best texture.