Description
This classic Strawberry Shortcake combines tender homemade shortcake with fresh strawberry topping and lightly sweetened vanilla whipped cream for a simple, fruit-filled dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the strawberries
- 1 batch Fresh Strawberry Topping
For the shortcake
- 3 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup butter, COLD (1 & 1/2 sticks)
- 1 large egg, cold
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, COLD
- 1–2 tablespoons buttermilk, cold OR ice water
For the whipped cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare 1 batch of Fresh Strawberry Topping according to its recipe and set aside until ready to assemble.
- Add the flour, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and baking powder to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
- Add the cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients, keeping the butter cold and leaving small pieces distributed throughout the mixture.
- Add the cold egg and 3/4 cup cold buttermilk. Mix until the ingredients begin to form a dough.
- If additional moisture is needed, gradually add 1–2 tablespoons of cold buttermilk or ice water until the dough comes together.
- Prepare and bake the shortcake according to the recipe method. Avoid overworking the dough. Allow the baked shortcake to cool enough to handle.
- Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a mixing bowl. Whip until fluffy and structured, taking care not to over-whip.
- Assemble the shortcake with the strawberry topping and whipped cream. Serve shortly after assembling for the best texture.
Notes
- Keep the butter, egg, and buttermilk cold for the shortcake.
- Add the extra 1–2 tablespoons of buttermilk or ice water gradually, only as needed to bring the dough together.
- For the best texture, store the shortcake, strawberry topping, and whipped cream separately and assemble shortly before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 525
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, homemade strawberry shortcake, classic strawberry shortcake, fresh strawberry shortcake, strawberry shortcake recipe, homemade shortcake, strawberry dessert, strawberry and whipped cream dessert