Classic Strawberry Shortcake

5 from 1 vote

Summer would not be complete without a Classic Strawberry Shortcake filled with fresh whipped cream and sliced strawberries surrounded by a sugar topped biscuit!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry, dessert, recipe, whipped, cream, biscuit, classic

Servings: Servings

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

Strawberries:

3 cups fresh strawberries sliced
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Biscuits:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup unsalted butter grated or cut into very small cubes
¾ cups buttermilk I added 1 Tablespoon of distilled vinegar to unsweetened cashew milk
1 large egg
course decorating sugar to decorate the tops

Whipped Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with Silpat/parchment paper and set aside.

For the Strawberries

Place sliced strawberries in a medium bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Stir to combine and set aside.

For the Biscuits

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
Add the butter and use a pastry cutter to combine until mixture becomes course crumbs.
Whisk egg into the buttermilk and stir into biscuit mixture.
Place mixture onto a floured work surface and form into a rectangle that is 1-inch thick.
Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter dipped in flour and place on prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle with course decorating sugar and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until tops are lightly browned.
Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Split each biscuit in half, top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.

To make the Whipped Cream:

In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, continue beating until thick and creamy.

Notes

For lactose-free: check out my Coconut Whipped Cream recipe.

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