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Strawberry Shortcake
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A classic strawberry shortcake recipe featuring sweet biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. It’s a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in 3/4 cup heavy cream and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick disk.
  6. Cut out 6-8 rounds using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little extra heavy cream and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack.
  9. While the biscuits are baking, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Let them macerate for at least 15 minutes.
  10. In a separate bowl, whip 2 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  11. To assemble, split each cooled biscuit in half horizontally. Spoon some macerated strawberries onto the bottom half.
  12. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  13. Place the top half of the biscuit over the cream. Add more strawberries and whipped cream as desired.
  14. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious strawberry shortcake!

Notes

  • Ensure your butter and cream are very cold for the best biscuit texture.
  • Don’t overwork the biscuit dough; this will make them tough.
  • Macerating the strawberries helps them release their juices and become sweeter.
  • You can make the whipped cream just before assembling for the freshest taste.

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