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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Creamy Whipped Cream Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy fluffy strawberry shortcake featuring tender biscuits, juicy strawberries, and silky whipped cream, perfect for summer or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk, cold
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat the berries. Let this mixture sit at room temperature while you prepare the biscuits.
  2. Make the Biscuit Dough (15 minutes): Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour mixture until coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits form.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients (2 minutes): Stir in cold milk and vanilla extract just until dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Shape the Biscuits (10 minutes): Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Pat into 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough over itself 2-3 times, then pat back to 1-inch thickness. Use a floured 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut biscuits. Place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake (15 minutes): Bake until tops are golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 12-15 minutes. Transfer biscuits to cooling rack.
  6. Whip the Cream (5 minutes): Pour cold heavy cream into chilled bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form. Do not overwhip.
  7. Assemble the Shortcakes (5 minutes): Slice biscuits in half horizontally while warm. Spoon macerated strawberries onto bottom half, dollop or pipe whipped cream over strawberries, then cap with biscuit top. Add extra strawberry and cream if desired.

Notes

Use cold butter and milk to create steam pockets for fluffy biscuits. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent toughness. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Assemble shortcakes just before serving to avoid sogginess. Substitute almond milk and coconut oil for dairy-free biscuit; coconut cream for vegan whipped cream. Frozen berries can be used if fresh are unavailable.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, fluffy biscuit, whipped cream, summer dessert, easy dessert, homemade shortcake

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