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classic strawberry shortcake with biscuits strawberries and whipped cream
Molly

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

A classic American dessert made with fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. Perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberries:
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
Biscuits:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ¾ cup milk
Whipped Cream:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Slice strawberries and mix with sugar. Let sit 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter, add milk.
  4. Shape dough and bake 12–15 minutes.
  5. Whip cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Assemble biscuits with strawberries and cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best served fresh
Store components separately
Use heavy cream for best texture

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