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Fluffy Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Delight

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A light and flaky strawberry shortcake topped with fresh macerated strawberries and homemade fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any occasion and ready in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk, cold
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups (about 600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix dry ingredients for shortcake: whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together cold milk and beaten egg until blended.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently just until dough starts to come together; do not overmix.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll to about 1-inch thickness. Cut rounds with a 3-inch biscuit cutter and place on prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool shortcakes on a wire rack slightly but serve warm for best texture.
  10. While shortcakes bake, chill mixing bowl and beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  11. Slice each shortcake in half horizontally. Spoon macerated strawberries over bottom half, top with whipped cream, then place shortcake top and add more whipped cream or berries if desired.

Notes

Use cold butter and cold milk for flaky shortcakes. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Chill bowl and beaters for best whipped cream volume. Macerate strawberries for 15-30 minutes for juiciness. Dough can be chilled for 10 minutes if too sticky. Shortcakes can be pan-cooked in a skillet as an alternative method. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and adjust liquids.

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