Classic Strawberry Shortcake (Printable)

Tender biscuits layered with fresh strawberries and clouds of whipped cream make this classic summer dessert irresistible.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and 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. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, then cut out 6 rounds using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter.
06 - Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 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 an electric 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 additional strawberries and cream if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The biscuits are impossibly tender, almost like scones but lighter, with just enough sweetness to let the strawberries shine
  • Those macerated strawberries create their own glossy syrup that soaks into the biscuit layers
  • Homemade whipped cream puts the grocery store stuff to shame, and you control the sweetness
02 -
  • Overworking the dough makes tough biscuits, so handle it as little as possible once the liquid is added
  • Cold butter is non negotiable for flaky results, so pop your cubed butter in the freezer for 10 minutes before starting
  • The strawberries need at least 15 minutes to macerate, but 30 minutes is even better for maximum syrup
03 -
  • Use a sharp biscuit cutter and press straight down without twisting to get the tallest rise
  • Add a teaspoon of orange zest to the strawberries for a subtle floral note that pairs beautifully with the berries
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