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Description
Classic dessert with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While shortcakes are baking, gently mix sliced strawberries with powdered sugar.
- Let shortcakes cool slightly. Split them in half and spoon strawberries over the bottom half. Top with whipped cream and the other half of the shortcake.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of lemon zest to the dough.
- You can use store-bought whipped cream to save time.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg