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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Classic strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Shortcake

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter cold, cut into small pieces
  • ⅔ cup Milk

Strawberries and Whipped Cream

  • 1 lb Fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in milk until just combined.
  5. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While shortcakes are baking, mix strawberries with 2 tablespoon sugar and set aside.
  8. Whip the cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Split the shortcakes, top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Shortcake, Strawberry
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