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Strawberry Shortcake

A sweet cake or biscuit topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

30 minutes
Serves 8
Dessert

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 3 tbsp of granulated sugar. Let them sit (macerate) at room temperature for 30 minutes until they release their natural, syrupy juices.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Stir in the heavy cream just until the dough comes together. Drop 6 large spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake the shortcakes for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

  5. 5

    While the shortcakes bake, whip the 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft, billowy peaks form.

  6. 6

    To assemble, slice the warm shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of the syrupy strawberries over the bottom half, add a large dollop of whipped cream, and cap with the top half of the shortcake. Serve immediately.

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