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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

A classic dessert with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and tender shortcake.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Shortcake

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅔ cup Milk

Topping

  • 1 lb Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add milk, stirring until just combined.
  5. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
  7. Mix strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
  8. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  9. Split shortcakes, layer with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Dessert, Shortcake, Strawberry
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