Homemade Strawberry Shortcake: The Best Recipe for Summer Bliss
Enjoy the sweetest homemade strawberry shortcake for the perfect summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Add milk to the mixture and stir until just combined.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out, then cut into rounds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whip the heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the shortcakes are cool, slice them in half and layer strawberries and whipped cream in between.
- Top with more strawberries and cream to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- You can substitute milk with buttermilk for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake, Summer Dessert