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Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

American
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42 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

42 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

360 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 42g
Fats 19g

About this dish

Warm, buttery biscuits split and piled with macerated strawberries and softly whipped cream - a simple, celebrated American summer dessert.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Strawberrieshulled and sliced500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted buttercold and cubed115 g
  • Whole milk180 ml
  • Whipped cream300 ml

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour300 g
  • Baking powder4 tsp
  • Granulated sugardivided between the biscuits and the strawberries120 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt0.5 tsp

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking tray

Method

1

Toss the sliced strawberries with half the granulated sugar and set aside to macerate while you make the biscuits.

Approx. 4 minutes
2

Whisk the flour, baking powder, remaining granulated sugar and salt together in a bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Rub the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Stir in the whole milk until just combined into a soft dough.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Pat the dough out on a floured surface and cut into rounds, then place on a lined baking tray.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Bake at 200°C until risen and golden.

Approx. 16 minutes
7

Split the cooled biscuits and fill with the macerated strawberries and their juices, then top with whipped cream.

Approx. 5 minutes