Description
A quick and easy Southern Strawberry Shortcake perfect for busy weeknights, featuring juicy macerated strawberries, fluffy homemade drop biscuits, and airy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons cold heavy cream
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let sit for 5 minutes to macerate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or forks until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter chunks.
- Pour in cold heavy cream and stir gently until the dough just comes together; do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness, and cut into rounds or drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
- Bake biscuits for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
- While biscuits bake, whip cold heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- To serve, split warm biscuits, layer with macerated strawberries and syrup, top with whipped cream, and garnish with extra berries.
Notes
Keep all ingredients for the biscuits (butter, cream, bowl) cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not overmix the dough. Macerating the strawberries creates a natural syrup. Biscuits are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 split biscuit, 1/3
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, southern dessert, weeknight dessert, easy dessert, biscuit recipe, whipped cream, homemade shortcake