Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this delightful dessert featuring layers of fluffy shortcake, sweet whipped cream, and juicy strawberries. This easy-to-make treat not only adds a festive touch to your summer gatherings but also promises to impress your guests and become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice strawberries. Sprinkle with sugar and let them macerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Incorporate Butter: Add cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream and mix gently until just combined.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice shortcakes in half; layer with strawberries and whipped cream before topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with other berries like blueberries or peaches for added flavor. Chill mixing bowls when whipping cream for extra fluffiness.