Homemade Strawberry Shortcake (With Biscuits and Fresh Whipped Cream)
Tender homemade biscuits layered with macerated strawberries and fresh whipped cream for a timeless summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 9 1x
Ingredients
For the Shortcakes
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon + 1 tsp baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Heavy cream, for brushing
Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
For the Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberries
3 cups sliced strawberries
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar, depending on sweetness
1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
Make the Shortcakes
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Stir together the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix just until a dough forms.
Step 5: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 6: Roll the chilled dough into a square about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and cut into 9 equal squares.
Step 7: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
Step 8: Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool slightly before assembling.
Make the Whipped Cream
Step 9: Combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a chilled bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
Prepare the Strawberries
Step 10: Toss the sliced strawberries with the sugar. Add the lime juice and mint if using, then let sit for 15–30 minutes until the berries release their juices and become syrupy.
Assemble
Step 11: Slice each shortcake in half. Spoon strawberries and their juices over the bottom half, top with whipped cream, and finish with the remaining biscuit. Add an extra spoonful of berries and whipped cream on top if desired.