Classic Strawberry Shortcake (Print Version)

Tender biscuits meet fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream in this beloved summer dessert ready in under an hour.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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.
06 - Cut out 6 rounds using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
08 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for at least 15 minutes until juices form.
09 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a mixer until soft peaks form.
10 - 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The biscuits are impossibly tender, thanks to keeping everything ice-cold and working quickly
  • It celebrates strawberries exactly when they're meant to be eaten, at their absolute peak
02 -
  • Overworking the dough makes tough biscuits, so stop mixing the moment everything combines
  • Strawberries need time to release their juices, at least 15 minutes but an hour is even better
03 -
  • Freeze your butter for 15 minutes before starting to ensure those flaky layers
  • Use a sharp biscuit cutter and press straight down without twisting for the tallest rise
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