Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

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This fresh strawberry shortcake brings together buttery shortcakes, lightly sweetened strawberries, and creamy whipped topping. Keeping the butter and cream cold ensures the shortcakes bake up perfectly flaky. Sugared strawberries release their juices for extra flavor, while freshly whipped cream completes the dish.
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Écrit par Kylie
Last modified on Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:26:40 GMT
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Dive into summer's ultimate sweet treat with this Timeless Strawberry Shortcake, where every part works together for an amazing dessert experience. The tender, butter-rich cake bases support juicy, bright strawberries and clouds of soft whipped cream. This crowd-pleaser turns simple stuff into something fancy that captures summer's best flavors, making it perfect for everything from casual backyard hangouts to fancy warm-weather parties.

After trying this recipe countless times in both pro kitchens and at home, I've found that great strawberry shortcake comes down to small touches - picking the sweetest berries and getting just the right mix of butter and flour in your cakes. Each part builds on the next to make something really special.

Key Ingredients Breakdown

  • Quality all-purpose flour: Weighed not measured and double-sifted for extra lightness
  • Cold unsalted butter: Straight from the fridge and cut into small, even chunks
  • Rich heavy cream: Look for at least 36% fat content for the creamiest results
  • In-season strawberries: Pick ones that smell amazing and show red color all the way through
  • Regular granulated sugar: Brings out the best sweetness in your shortcakes
  • Confectioners' sugar: Run through a sieve to keep berries and cream smooth
  • Real vanilla extract: Madagascar type works best for rich flavor
  • Non-aluminum baking powder: Keeps your shortcakes from tasting funny
  • Fine sea salt: Brings all flavors together nicely
  • Brushing cream: For beautiful golden tops
  • Fresh mint sprigs: Adds color and freshness
  • Lemon or orange zest: Can add a nice flavor twist
  • Sparkly sugar crystals: For a bit of crunch on top
  • Other fresh berries: Mix them in for more color and taste

Step-by-Step Cooking Method

Getting Ready:
Start by cooling everything down—your mixing bowl, dough cutter, and even your flour—for half an hour. Cut your butter into tiny quarter-inch squares and put them back in the fridge. Put your oven rack in the middle and heat to 425°F for at least 20 minutes before baking.
Creating Your Dough:
Stir dry stuff together for 60 seconds so everything blends well. Work fast when adding butter—you want pieces ranging from tiny to small almond-sized, which creates amazing texture. Pour in your wet ingredients all at once, stirring just enough for the dough to come together, and don't mix too much.
Forming and Baking:
Dump dough onto a lightly floured counter, patting it into a 1-inch thick sheet. Cut straight down with a sharp cutter without twisting to help them rise properly. Set them two inches apart on a paper-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with chunky sugar.
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Berry Preparation

Cut off strawberry tops and slice them all the same size for even sweetening. Mix gently with sugar and let them sit for 15-20 minutes to make their own juice. Taste and add more sugar if needed, remembering that the cake and cream will balance out any tartness.

Whipped Cream Success

Cool your bowl and beater in the fridge for half an hour before starting. Start whipping at medium speed, then go faster as it thickens. Add sugar and vanilla right before it forms soft peaks. Keep a close eye on it - stop when it holds shape but still looks smooth.

Putting It All Together

Cut warm shortcakes in half using a bread knife. Place juicy berries on the bottom piece, letting some juice soak into the cake. Add a big spoonful of whipped cream, more berries, then put the top cake piece on. Finish with extra cream and fresh berries.

When To Do What

For best results, bake your shortcakes up to 8 hours early and keep them at room temp. Get your berries ready half an hour before eating. Make your whipped cream just before putting everything together. Eat within 20 minutes of assembly to enjoy all the different textures.

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After spending years getting this recipe just right, I've learned that amazing strawberry shortcake isn't just about good ingredients - it's about celebrating summer with friends and family. Whether you're having a casual backyard BBQ or fancy dinner party, each perfect bite creates the kind of happiness that sticks with people long after dessert's over.

FAQ sur la recette

→ Can the shortcakes be made early?
Sure, bake them up to a day ahead, but add the toppings closer to serving time.
→ What does cold butter do?
It creates flaky layers you’ll love in the shortcakes as they bake.
→ Will frozen strawberries be okay?
Fresh is ideal, but thawed frozen berries will do if needed.
→ How can I avoid tough shortcakes?
Mix the dough gently and don’t overwork it when shaping.
→ Is there a dairy-free option?
Use plant-based butter and whip coconut cream instead.

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

Tender shortcakes layered with juicy strawberries and airy whipped cream.

Préparation
30 minutes
Temps de cuisson
15 minutes
Durée totale
45 minutes
Écrit par: Kylie

Type de recette: Desserts

Niveau de difficulté: Moyen

Cuisine: American

Quantité obtenue: 8 Nombre de portions (8 shortcakes)

Régimes: Végétarien(ne)

Composition

→ Key Elements

01 Unsalted butter
02 Heavy cream (36% fat)
03 Fresh strawberries

→ Sweet Additions

04 Powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
05 Granulated sugar (for shortcake)

→ Base Ingredients

06 Vanilla extract
07 Salt
08 Baking powder
09 Flour

Étapes de réalisation

Étape n°01

Combine cold butter with dry ingredients. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla until it comes together.

Étape n°02

Roll dough to an inch thick, cut out shapes, and bake for 12-15 minutes until browned.

Étape n°03

Soak the berries in sugar and whip cream with a bit of powdered sugar and vanilla.

Étape n°04

Open up the shortcakes and layer them with whipped cream and sweet strawberries.

Détails supplémentaires

  1. Frozen strawberries work if you can't find fresh ones.
  2. Honey or coconut sugar can replace regular sugar.
  3. It's best when eaten right away.

Outils et ustensiles nécessaires

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Round biscuit cutter
  • A big mixing bowl

Informations sur les allergènes

Vérifie les ingrédients pour repérer d’éventuels allergènes et consulte un expert médical en cas de doute.
  • Includes dairy
  • Made with wheat or gluten