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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe – Fresh, Fluffy & Sweetly Classic

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A classic dessert made with flaky, buttery shortcakes, juicy macerated strawberries, and freshly whipped cream. Light, summery, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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For the Strawberries:

  • 1½ lbs strawberries, sliced

  • ¼–⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp lemon juice or zest (optional)

For the Shortcakes:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • ¾ cup heavy cream or buttermilk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For the Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Macerate strawberries with sugar (and lemon, if using) for 30 min.

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter. Stir in cream and vanilla.

  • Pat dough into 1-inch thick disk. Cut 6 rounds. Bake 12–15 min. Cool.

  • Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Notes

Don’t overwork the dough. Use cold ingredients. Macerated strawberries are best after 30–60 minutes.

Find it online: https://goldenflavorstudio.com/strawberry-shortcake-recipe-fresh-fluffy-sweetly-classic/