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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

A quick and delicious dessert made with buttery biscuits, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream — perfect for any occasion
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar for biscuits
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Slice strawberries and mix with sugar. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
  4. Add milk and vanilla. Stir to form dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes.
  6. Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  8. Slice biscuits, layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
  10. Top with more cream and strawberries.