Strawberry Shortcake: The Best Easy Recipe for Summer Bliss
Enjoy the classic flavors of Strawberry Shortcake with this easy recipe that’s perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with sugar and let them sit.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter, working it into the flour mixture.
- Stir in cream and vanilla until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm with strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg