Description
A traditional summer treat featuring buttery, flaky homemade shortcakes topped with fresh macerated strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for berries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for dough)
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (for dough)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and 2 tbsp sugar together.
- Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Stir in 2/3 cup heavy cream until just combined.
- Spoon dough into mounds on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Split warm biscuits and top with berries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American