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Strawberry Shortcake Delights

Strawberry Shortcake Delights

Buttery cream shortcakes layered with juicy strawberries and soft vanilla whipped cream. A sunny classic ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for macerating berries
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar for the shortcakes
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream for the dough
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold, for whipping
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream for brushing tops
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Toss sliced strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice; let them sit 20–30 minutes to release juices.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, 3 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  • Pour in 3/4 cup heavy cream and stir just until a shaggy dough forms; do not overmix.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat to about 3/4 inch thick and cut into 8 rounds or squares.
  • Arrange on the baking sheet. Brush tops with a little cream and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
  • Whip 1 cup cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
  • Split shortcakes. Spoon on berries with their syrup, add whipped cream, cap, and serve right away.

Notes

Try stirring a splash of balsamic into the macerated berries for depth, or add lemon zest to the dough. Shortcakes keep airtight at room temp 2 days; store berries and whipped cream separately and assemble just before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Strawberry Shortcake Delights flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.