Strawberry Shortcake Dessert (Print view)

Sweet biscuits with juicy strawberries and light whipped cream for a delightful summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Strawberries

08 - 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Whipped Cream

11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly in a large bowl.
03 - Incorporate cold butter pieces by cutting in with a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in milk and vanilla extract gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
06 - Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out six rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown, then remove and let cool slightly.
08 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes to release juices.
09 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
10 - Slice biscuits in half horizontally; spoon strawberries and juices over the bottom halves, top with whipped cream, and finish with biscuit tops. Add more strawberries and cream as desired.

# Expert Ideas:

01 -
  • The biscuits stay tender and slightly crumbly, nothing like the dense cake you sometimes get at bakeries.
  • Fresh strawberries macerate while you bake, creating their own syrup so you don't need extra sauce.
  • It comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last-minute cravings.
02 -
  • Biscuits dry out quickly, so assemble them right before eating; if you must make them ahead, keep them in an airtight container and assemble just before serving.
  • The strawberry juice is not a mistake or a problem—it's the entire reason this dessert works, so don't drain it away.
  • Using room-temperature cream or warm butter almost guarantees dense, sad biscuits, so keep those ingredients cold until the moment you use them.
03 -
  • If you don't have a biscuit cutter, use the rim of a drinking glass or a sharp knife to cut rustic rounds.
  • Make the strawberry mixture 30 minutes ahead so the juices have time to develop and concentrate, giving you a richer sauce.
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