Here’s a classic, fresh, and absolutely delicious Strawberry Shortcake recipe — soft biscuits, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. A perfect dessert for spring, summer, or anytime you’re craving something light and dreamy!
🍓 Classic Strawberry Shortcake
⭐ Ingredients (serves 6)
For the Strawberries
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼–½ cup sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅔ cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🔧 Instructions
1. Prepare the strawberries
- Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- Let them sit for 15–30 minutes to release juices (makes the syrupy goodness).
2. Make the biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it forms pea-sized crumbs.
- Pour in milk/cream and vanilla; stir until dough just comes together.
- Turn onto a floured surface and gently pat to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, until golden.
3. Make the whipped cream
- Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft-to-medium peaks form.
4. Assemble the shortcakes
- Split warm biscuits in half.
- Spoon strawberries (with lots of juice) over the bottom half.
- Add a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Place the top half on and add more berries + cream if desired.
💡 Tips
- For extra richness, brush biscuit tops with cream and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the strawberries for a gourmet twist.
- Want it easier? Use store-bought pound cake or angel food cake instead of biscuits.
- Make it ahead: biscuits freeze well and can be reheated quickly.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🍰 Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
🍩 Strawberry Shortcake Doughnut Sandwiches
🍨 Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cups
Just tell me!
