Description
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake is a timeless summer dessert featuring fluffy, buttery biscuits layered with sweet macerated strawberries and fresh whipped cream. It’s simple, nostalgic, and bursting with fresh berry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the strawberries:
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the shortcake biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes to macerate and release juices.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk and vanilla to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 6 rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- To serve, slice biscuits in half. Spoon strawberries and their juices over the bottom half, top with whipped cream, and place the other biscuit half on top. Add more berries and cream if desired.
Notes
- Make biscuits ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For extra flavor, brush biscuit tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Use cold butter and avoid overworking the dough for tender shortcakes.
- Try with other berries like raspberries or blueberries for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, summer dessert, old-fashioned shortcake, classic strawberry recipe, fresh berry dessert