Looking for a sweet and refreshing dessert to enjoy this summer? Look no further than this easy and delicious homemade strawberry shortcake recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and tender shortcake biscuits, this classic dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
To start, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and heavy cream. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it comes together in a smooth ball. Pat the dough out into a 1-inch thick round and use a biscuit cutter to cut out 6-8 biscuits.
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. While the biscuits are baking, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and set aside.To assemble the shortcakes, split each biscuit in half and top with a spoonful of whipped cream and a generous portion of strawberries. Replace the top half of the biscuit and add another dollop of whipped cream and a few more strawberries on top.Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious homemade strawberry shortcake recipe with family and friends!
