Strawberry Shortcake (Printable)

Tender biscuits with fresh strawberries and whipped cream create this beloved summer dessert.

# What You’ll 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

# Directions:

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 until well combined.
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 to 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The biscuits are impossibly tender, practically melting into the sweet strawberry juices
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes, perfect for unexpected summer guests
  • That first bite combines warm, cold, sweet, and tangy in the most perfect way
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough is the biggest mistake you can make, work it as little as possible for the most tender results
  • Room temperature butter will not give you the same flaky texture, so keep it chilled until the moment you need it
03 -
  • Twisting the biscuit cutter seals the edges and prevents proper rising, so press straight down and pull straight up
  • Brushing the tops with a little milk before baking gives them that gorgeous golden finish everyone loves
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