Easy homemade strawberry shortcake made with fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. A classic American dessert perfect for any occasion.

Easy Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Fresh Strawberries & Whipped Cream

Easy homemade strawberry shortcake made with fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. A classic American dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Américaine

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• For the biscuits:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold butter cubed
• ¾ cup cold milk
• For the filling:
• 1 lb 450 g fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 ⅔ cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Prepare the strawberries
2. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries.
3. Mix with sugar and let sit for 20 minutes to release their juices.
4. Make the biscuits
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
7. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly.
8. Add milk and mix just until combined.
9. Bake
10. Shape the dough into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
11. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
12. Let cool slightly.
13. Whip the cream
14. Beat the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
15. Assemble
16. Slice the biscuits in half.
17. Add whipped cream and strawberries.
18. Repeat layers and finish with extra cream and strawberries on top.

Notes

You can prepare the biscuits ahead of time.
Assemble the strawberry shortcake just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
This homemade strawberry shortcake is best served fresh.