Easy Strawberry Shortcakes
This delightful strawberry shortcake recipe brings together juicy, sweet strawberries nestled between tender, buttery shortcakes, topped with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for a cozy dessert or special celebration, each bite is a delightful burst of summer flavors.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 7 Tbs. sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- <b>Prepare the strawberries</b>
- Preheat an oven to 425&#176;F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, gently stir together the strawberries and 2 Tbs. of the sugar. Set aside.
- <b>Make the shortcakes</b>
- In a bowl, stir together the flour, 3 Tbs. of the sugar, the baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs about the size of peas. Add 1/3 cup of the cream and stir just until evenly moistened. The dough should be soft; if necessary, add an additional 1 to 2 Tbs. cream.
- Using floured hands, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into a disk about 3/4 inch thick. Place on the prepared sheet, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. Bake until the shortcakes are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the shortcakes to a wire rack and let cool slightly.
- <b>Fill the shortcakes</b>
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1/2 to 2/3 cup cream, the remaining 2 Tbs. sugar and the vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Split the shortcakes horizontally and place the bottom halves on individual plates. Top with the strawberries and whipped cream and then with the tops of the shortcakes. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Baking</i>, by Lou Seibert Pappas (Oxmoor House, 2006).
Yield
Serves 4.
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