Strawberry Shortcake Fresh Whipped Cream (Printable version)
Tender shortcakes topped with sweet strawberries and fresh whipped cream for the ultimate summer dessert.
# What you need:
→ For the Shortcakes
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 unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For the Strawberries
09 - 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ For the Fresh Whipped Cream
12 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - Cut cold butter into dry mixture using pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk milk, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Pat into 1-inch-thick rectangle. Cut into 6 rounds using 2.5-inch cutter, gathering scraps as needed.
06 - Place shortcakes on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
07 - Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Set aside for at least 15 minutes to macerate and release juices.
08 - Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
09 - Slice each cooled shortcake horizontally. Spoon macerated strawberries over bottom half, top with whipped cream, and cover with top half. Add additional berries and cream if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the hot, crumbly cake and the cool, airy cream is simply irresistible.
- It comes together so quickly that you can impress guests without spending all day in the kitchen.
02 -
- Do not use a food processor for the butter unless you are very careful.
- Macerating the berries while the biscuits bakes is a smart time saver.
03 -
- Brushing the tops of the biscuits with a little milk before baking gives them a shiny finish.
- Grating frozen butter into the flour is a great hack if you do not have a pastry cutter.