Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream (Printable)

Tender biscuits meet fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream in this beloved American summer treat.

# 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. 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 from oven 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The biscuits stay tender for days, so you can make them ahead and still get that fresh baked moment
  • Something magical happens when strawberry juices soak into warm biscuit layers
02 -
  • Resist the urge to knead the dough, those visible butter bits are exactly what makes biscuits flaky
  • Let the strawberries macerate while the biscuits bake, this timing works perfectly together
03 -
  • Grate frozen butter into the flour mixture if you don't have a pastry cutter, it works beautifully
  • Don't twist the biscuit cutter when pressing down, this seals the edges and prevents rising
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