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Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

A classic and delightful dessert featuring layers of sweet biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Shortcake Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream plus extra for brushing
Strawberry Filling
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for macerating
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Shortcake Biscuits
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Brush the tops with additional heavy cream. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare Strawberry Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let sit for about 15 minutes to macerate.
Make Whipped Cream
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble Dessert
  1. Slice the shortcake biscuits in half horizontally. Layer the bottom half with strawberries, followed by whipped cream, and then the top half.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and serve the dessert immediately after assembling to prevent sogginess.

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