Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Picture yourself on a warm summer day, a gentle breeze swaying through the leaves of nearby trees. The sun kisses your skin as you prepare to indulge in the perfect summer dessert – Homemade Strawberry Shortcake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gently toss the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Let them sit for 30 minutes to release their juices.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle and use a round biscuit cutter to cut out shortcakes.
- Bake the shortcakes in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the shortcakes cool, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- To serve, split the shortcakes in half, spoon the macerated strawberries onto the bottom half, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and cover with the top half of the shortcake.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Enjoy the heavenly combination of sweet, juicy strawberries, tender shortcakes, and billowy whipped cream in this Homemade Strawberry Shortcake. It’s the ultimate summer treat!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 320
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 4g
Picture yourself savoring each bite, the strawberries bursting with flavor, the shortcake crumbly and buttery, and the whipped cream melting in your mouth. It’s a dessert that captures the essence of summer and leaves you craving more. Homemade Strawberry Shortcake – the taste of sunshine in every bite.
