Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream (Printable Version)

Tender biscuits meet sweet strawberries and fluffy whipped cream in this beloved summer favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For the Strawberries

08 - 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ For the Whipped Cream

11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 6 rounds using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
07 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes until juices form.
08 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a mixer until soft peaks form.
09 - Slice biscuits in half horizontally. Spoon strawberries and their juices over the bottom half, top with whipped cream, and finish with the biscuit top. Add more strawberries and cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Classic Summer Flavor: The perfect combination of fresh strawberries, tender biscuits, and cool whipped cream.
  • Simple & Quick: Ready in under an hour with straightforward steps, making it an easy dessert for any occasion.
  • Homemade Goodness: From-scratch biscuits and whipped cream elevate this dessert far beyond store-bought versions.
02 -
  • Use Cold Butter: For the flakiest, most tender biscuits, make sure your butter is very cold and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Don't Overmix: Gently mix the biscuit dough until just combined. Overworking the dough will result in tough, dense biscuits.
  • Macerate the Berries: Don't skip the step of letting the strawberries sit in sugar. This draws out their natural juices, creating a delicious syrup that soaks into the biscuits.
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