Delicious Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Indulge in the classic American dessert with this homemade strawberry shortcake recipe. Layers of sweet, fluffy shortcake biscuits are filled with juicy strawberries and topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. This dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the heavy cream until the dough comes together.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
6. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shortcakes are golden brown.
8. Meanwhile, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and vanilla in a bowl and let them macerate for 30 minutes.
9. In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. To assemble the shortcakes, slice the biscuits in half horizontally and fill them with the macerated strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
11. Top with the other half of the biscuit and serve immediately.
12. Enjoy your homemade strawberry shortcake!

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