This easy Strawberry Shortcake recipe is the perfect way to use in season produce for a quick sweet treat! Fresh strawberries and sugar give you the BEST shortcake filling.
Making this for a crowd? I suggest giving my Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes a try. The perfect hand-held treat for parties and gatherings.
Am I the only person on the planet that did not realize that traditional strawberry shortcake is actually made with a sweet biscuit instead of a cake?
A trip to one of my favorite bakeries taught me that strawberry shortcake can actually be served the two separate ways! One, like this recipe, with a more biscuit base and one with a sponge cake. Both delicious but this one happened to be my favorite!
Recipe Features:
- Minimal Ingredients: There are only 7 ingredients for this recipe!
- Easy to Customize: Not a fan of strawberries? Try peaches, blueberries, or blackberries.
- Sweet, but not too sweet! It has the perfect balance.
What You’ll Need:
Making Strawberry shortcake from scratch all starts with quality ingredients. Be sure to use ripe berries and soft butter.
- Strawberries
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Heavy cream
Step by Step Instructions:
Traditional strawberry shortcake starts with a sweet biscuit base and is topped with a balanced berry topping!
- Combine the strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives. Stir in the cream until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until it comes together. Roll until 1/2 inch thick and cut into circles.
- Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Top with your strawberry mix and whipped cream.
Tips and FAQs:
What is strawberry shortcake?
My version of strawberry shortcake isn’t actually a cake at all, but a sweet biscuit! This recipe follows the more traditional method of layering a biscuit with strawberry filling and topping it all with homemade whipped cream. A delicious classic dessert recipe that is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat.
Other versions, which are just as delicious, include a light and airy sponge cake with a heaping spoonful of filling.
Can you make strawberry shortcake ahead of time?
You can definitely make the different components of this recipe ahead of time, but I do not recommend assembling until you are ready to serve. Keep the shortbread biscuits, strawberry filling, and whipped cream stored in air tight containers until ready to enjoy.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- pinch salt
- 2½ tablespoons baking powder
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives. Stir in the cream until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until it comes together. Roll until 1/2 inch thick and cut into circles.
- Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Top with your strawberry mix and whipped cream.
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Yvonne @ TriedandTasty says
I’m a little behind on my comment love friend!!! I’ve been looking at them, but haven’t had a minute to say hello until now! This looks so yummy – I love strawberry shortcake! And I love desserts for two, because I have a problem with wanting to eat the ENTIRE pan!!
dina says
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Maria says
I love the recipe just for two!!! I’m the same…. I hate having so much food just laying around (because I WILL eat it!) so I usually only make a half or a quarter of a recipe, or if I make a full batch, then I freeze most. These strawberry shortcakes look so delicious!!!