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Strawberry Shortcake recipe
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Strawberry Shortcake

Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword strawberry-shortcake-recipes, strawberry-shortcakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 453kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 quart strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • Shortcakes:
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar plus additional for tops
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter melted to brush tops
  • 3 cups whipped cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Macerate Berries: Add strawberries to a medium-size mixing bowl with 2 Tbsp sugar. Toss, then set into the fridge to macerate.
  • Shortcakes: In a medium-size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Use a pastry blender to cut butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles cornmeal. Make a well in the center.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together half and half, egg and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients gradually mixing in until fully moistened.
  • Use two Tbsp to drop dough in mounds onto parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden. Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Assemble: Slice shortcakes through the middle, top with macerated berries and whipped cream.

Notes

To make sweetened fresh whipped cream: In  medium size mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whip together 2 cups heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar beating just until stiff peaks form. Don't overbeat. Chill until assembling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 3mg