Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is the quintessential summer dessert recipe. This light and refreshing easy shortcake recipe is simple to make and SO beautiful, too!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 12 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 34 minutes

Servings

Calories 644kcal

Author Julie Blanner

Ingredients

Strawberry Syrup

3 1/2 cups strawberries sliced
2/3 cup white granulated sugar

Shortcakes

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla

Whipped Cream

2 cups heavy cream
1 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease 8x8 baking dish.

Strawberry Topping

Combine strawberries and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. A syrup will develop over time.

Shortcakes

In a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
Gradually blend in heavy cream and vanilla until combined and no longer crumbly.
Bake 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Whipped Cream

In a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually add in powdered sugar until just combined.

Assemble

Slice shortcake into squares or use a cookie or biscuit cutter to create shapes. Top with a scoop of whipped cream and strawberry topping.

Video

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Notes

Try using different shaped cookie cutters to match the occasion - hearts, stars, easter eggs, etc...
Add different fruits with the strawberries for a mixed berry flavor - blueberries will make a cute patriotic looking dessert.
Top with your favorite ice cream for an extra sweet treat.

To Store

Shortcakes - Up to 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Strawberry Syrup - Up to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
Whipped Cream - Up to 48 hours refrigerated in an airtight container. Stir to refresh. Freeze up to 2 months.

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