Description
This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe delivers the perfect balance of buttery shortcake biscuits, juicy macerated strawberries, and fluffy homemade whipped cream. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a bakery-quality dessert that’s simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled & halved
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for macerating)
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until dough just comes together.
- Turn dough onto floured surface, fold gently, pat to 1-inch thickness, cut shortcakes.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown and firm. Cool slightly.
- Macerate strawberries with sugar for 10 minutes.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Split shortcakes, layer with strawberries, whipped cream, and top halves. Garnish with extra berries and cream.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough to keep biscuits tender. Always use cold butter and buttermilk for flaky layers. Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy shortcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Summer Recipes
- Method: Baking, Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake with strawberries & cream
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy strawberry shortcake, summer dessert recipe, homemade strawberry shortcake, biscuit strawberry shortcake