Strawberry Shortcake Classic Summer (Print version)

Sweet biscuits combined with fresh sliced strawberries and fluffy whipped cream for a summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Strawberries

08 - 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Whipped Cream

11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
12 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Cut cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until resembling coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in whole milk and vanilla extract until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
06 - Cut out six 2.5-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown, then remove and let cool slightly.
08 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes to release juices.
09 - Beat chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a mixer until soft peaks form.
10 - Slice biscuits horizontally, spoon strawberries and juices over the bottom half, top with whipped cream, then finish with the biscuit top. Add extra strawberries and cream if desired.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • The contrast of warm biscuits against cold juicy berries is pure summer magic
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, no special skills required
  • It looks impressive but feels wonderfully homespun and unpretentious
02 -
  • Cold butter is non-negotiable, warm butter creates flat, dense biscuits instead of flaky ones
  • Let strawberries sit for at least 15 minutes, that juice is what makes this dessert sing
  • Overmixed dough equals tough biscuits, stop as soon as the dough comes together
03 -
  • Freeze your butter for 15 minutes before starting if your kitchen runs warm
  • Use a sharp biscuit cutter and press straight down without twisting for tallest biscuits
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