Strawberry Shortcake
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Strawberry Shortcake
Description
This Strawberry Shortcake recipe starts with sweet cream biscuits made from flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, cream cheese, and frozen grated butter. The dough is rolled and cut into rounds then baked to a light golden finish with a tender, flaky interior. Sliced strawberries are sweetened and macerated with sugar to release their juices, creating a vibrant topping.
The whipped cream is prepared by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and optional vanilla bean for softness and slight sweetness. The shortcake assembles by splitting the biscuits and layering with sugared strawberries and whipped cream, balancing crumbly texture with juicy fruit and airy cream.
This classic dessert highlights seasonal strawberries and combines richness from the biscuits and cream with fresh fruit, making it suitable for summer gatherings or anytime fresh strawberries are available.
Ingredients
Sweet Cream Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder non-aluminum
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons sugar plus more for tops
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 Tablespoons butter frozen and grated
- 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
Sweet Strawberries:
- 1 lb. strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar or more to taste
Sweetened Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream whipped
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- vanilla bean optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Add cream cheese and grated butter. Mix with a pastry blender, fork, or mixer. Once most of it is incorporated, pour in whole milk or buttermilk.
- Dust countertop or a large cutting board with flour. Roll biscuit dough until 1/2 inch thick. Cut out rounds using a sharp 3-inch round cutter. Place the biscuits on Silpat-lined or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle biscuits with sparkling sugar or granulated sugar.
- Bake for 10 - 14 minutes or until a light golden color. Set aside.
- Place sliced strawberries in a small bowl and stir in sugar. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
- To make whipped cream: beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Stir in powdered sugar and beat just until combined.
- To assemble strawberry shortcake: split open the biscuits. Top bottom half with sugared strawberries. Top with whipped cream and top of the biscuit. May make double-layer biscuits. Spoon strawberry juices over strawberry shortcake and serve.
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