Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream (Printable Version)

Golden biscuits topped with sweetened strawberries and fresh whipped cream

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Strawberries

08 - 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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

01 -
  • The biscuits emerge from the oven with a golden craggy exterior that gives way to the most tender cloud-like interior you have ever tasted
  • Fresh strawberries macerate in their own juices creating this incredible natural syrup that soaks into every layer
  • Whipped cream made from scratch tastes like pure luxury and takes literally three minutes to whip up
02 -
  • Cold butter is non-negotiable here, if it starts melting while you work, pop the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes
  • Overworking the dough develops gluten and makes tough biscuits, so stop mixing as soon as the dough comes together
  • The strawberries need at least 15 minutes to macerate, but they get even better after an hour in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Use the sharpest knife you have to split the biscuits horizontally, this prevents squishing the tender crumb
  • If your strawberries are not especially sweet, taste them after macerating and add another teaspoon of sugar if needed
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