Best 7 Best Ever Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is strawberry shortcake, a classic dessert that embodies the essence of summertime indulgence. Picture layers of fluffy buttermilk biscuits, sliced strawberries macerated in sugar and lemon juice, and dollops of sweetened whipped cream, all harmoniously arranged to create a visually stunning and tantalizing treat. This quintessential dessert is a beloved tradition, often enjoyed at picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings, evoking nostalgic memories and a sense of celebration.

Our collection of strawberry shortcake recipes caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic buttermilk biscuit shortcake to gluten-free alternatives using almond flour or oat flour, we've got you covered. Craving a vegan version? We have a recipe that swaps out traditional ingredients for plant-based alternatives, ensuring everyone can relish this delectable dessert. And if you're short on time, our quick and easy strawberry shortcake in a jar is the perfect solution, offering individual servings that are ready to enjoy in minutes.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring even novice bakers can achieve picture-perfect results. We provide helpful tips and variations, empowering you to customize your strawberry shortcake to suit your taste and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a towering masterpiece or individual-sized treats, our recipes offer endless possibilities to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Warm buttermilk biscuits filled with juicy, sweet strawberries and whipped cream make the best strawberry shortcake.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch chunks
¾ cup buttermilk (see note)
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled and sliced ¼-inch thick
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
½ cup granulated sugar
1½ cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 13x18-in baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt.
  • Add the pieces of cold butter. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized clumps of butter within. Add the buttermilk and stir with a rubber spatula until the dough comes together into a sticky, shaggy mass. Do not overmix.
  • With lightly floured hands, form the dough into 8 craggy-looking balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. (They should be bigger than golf balls but smaller than tennis balls.) Don't worry about making them perfect -- it's better if they are a little rough around the edges. Sprinkle the tops with the turbinado sugar. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden.
  • Put one-third of the berries in a medium bowl and, using a potato masher or a fork, mash them into a chunky purée. Mix in the remaining berries, along with the raspberry jam and granulated sugar. Let the berries sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, until saucy.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or beaters), whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the cream and beat until soft peaks return. Do not overbeat. (Alternatively, the whipped cream can be beaten by hand in a deep mixing bowl with a whisk.)
  • To assemble the shortcakes: Using a serrated knife, split the biscuits in half horizontally and transfer the bottoms to 8 dessert plates. Spoon about three-quarters of the macerated berries and their juice evenly over the biscuit bottoms. Let some of the berries spill out onto the plate. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and cover each with a biscuit top. Spoon more berries and cream over each shortcake and serve immediately.
  • Note: If you'd like to make your own buttermilk, check out the easy method here.teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup. Then add milk to the ¾-cup line and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly curdled and thickened.
  • Make Ahead: The unbaked biscuits can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour before baking. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze: place the unbaked biscuits on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid. Remove the firm biscuits from the freezer, place in an airtight bag, and store in the freezer. Bake the biscuits directly from the freezer, allowing a few extra minutes baking time. The whipped cream can be made a few hours before serving but err on the side of under-beating. Store it covered in the refrigerator and give it a final whip by hand to get it to a pillowy consistency just before serving. The strawberries cannot be made ahead.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 strawberry shortcake, Calories 565, Fat 32 g, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sugar 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 533 mg, Cholesterol 100 mg

BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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For a dazzling summer dessert, you can't beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added even more indulgence to this recipe by buttering the shortcake. This is the best strawberry shortcake recipe. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and half-and-half; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. , Spread batter into a 6-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray, slightly building up the edges. Bake at 450° until golden, 13-15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat whipping cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Cut cake horizontally in half. Soften remaining butter. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with butter. Top with half of strawberries and cream mixture. Repeat layers of cake, strawberries and cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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An old-fashioned, tender shortcake with two layers of strawberries topped with whipped cream.

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pints fresh strawberries
½ cup white sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
1 egg
⅔ cup milk
2 cups whipped heavy cream

Steps:

  • Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
  • Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 347 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pints strawberries, washed, hulled and split
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus some additional for rolling out the dough
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
Zest from 1/2 lemon
6 tablespoons lightly salted butter, cut into small cubes
2 hard-boiled egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Nonstick spray, to grease the baking sheet
1 pint raspberry sorbet
1 1/2 to 2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Prepare the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and orange liqueur and refrigerate for a few minutes to allow the strawberries to macerate. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Make the shortcake: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and lemon zest. Work in the butter cubes with your fingers until the mixture is crumbly. Then, using a spoon, press the egg yolks through a mesh sieve into the flour mixture and combine with your hands. Add the cream and vanilla and mix until it forms a dough. It should be fairly wet.
  • Finish and bake the biscuits: On a lightly floured surface, flatten and shape the dough until it is about 1 1/2 inches thick. The less you work the dough, the more tender your biscuits will be. Use a knife to cut the dough into 2-inch squares. Lightly roll the scraps back into one piece and cut additional squares. To me, thicker, smaller-size cakes are moister after they bake and taste better the next day! Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake until lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • To serve: Split the shortcakes like a sandwich to create a top and a bottom piece. Spoon the strawberries and their juices over the bottom half of each shortcake bottom. Place a scoop of raspberry sorbet in the center of the bottom half and cover it with whipped cream and more strawberries for a little hidden surprise. Top with the other biscuit top. Serve immediately.

THE BEST CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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For our simple and iconic shortcake, we discovered a great double-stacking technique that creates super light and high biscuits that are easy to split. This makes them easy to fill without crumbling. A simple recipe like this one allows its ingredients to shine, so use the very best berries you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen
1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, sour cream and vanilla in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter; pulse until the mixture looks like fine meal. Pour in the chilled heavy cream mixture and pulse until just combined.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough onto it. Pat out the dough 1/2-inch thick. Cut out as many biscuits as you can with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Then pat the remaining dough out to 1/2-inch thick again. Cut more biscuits; you should get 12.
  • Put 6 of the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with cream, then top each cream-brushed biscuit with one of the remaining biscuit rounds. (This makes it easier to split once they are baked.) Brush the top of each biscuit stack with more heavy cream and sprinkle 1 teaspoon granulated sugar on each biscuit.
  • Bake the biscuits until golden and puffed, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, for the topping: Toss the strawberries and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Just before serving, beat the heavy cream, sour cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Split the shortcakes in half. Spoon half the cream on the bottom of the biscuits, top evenly with the strawberries and top with the remaining cream. Put each biscuit top on and serve.

THE BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE YOU'LL EVER EAT RECIPE BY TASTY



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There is really nothing better than a flaky and tender biscuit topped with velvety whipped cream and perfectly ripe strawberries to make the most decadent summertime dessert.

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons loose-leaf Rooibos tea
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 lb strawberry
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground sumac
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ sticks unsalted european-style butter, frozen
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup turbinado sugar
¼ cup honey

Steps:

  • Steep the cream for the chantilly: In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir together the heavy cream and Rooibos tea. Transfer to the refrigerator to steep for at least 2 hours, up to overnight
  • While the cream steeps, macerate the strawberries: Use a small paring knife to stem and hull the strawberries, then halve or quarter lengthwise. Transfer to a large glass bowl and add the sugar, sumac, and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon to coat the berries. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, until the berries soften and release their juices, then refrigerate until ready to use, up to overnight
  • Make the biscuits: Line a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet (quarter sheet pan) with parchment paper.
  • In a large glass bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  • Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the frozen butter directly into the flour mixture. Use your fingertips to gently toss the butter into the flour until coated. Slowly pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture and use a bowl scraper to gently mix until a shaggy mass forms. The dough will still look a little dry.
  • Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and use a bench scraper to help press into a rough rectangle. Use a rolling pin to gently roll the dough into a roughly 8 x 10-inch rectangle. Fold the dough crosswise in thirds, like a letter, then turn the dough 90° and roll out again to a rectangle. Repeat folding and rolling for a total of 4 or 5 folds.
  • Carefully transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes (this will help the dough hydrate and bake evenly).
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Transfer the dough rectangle to a cutting board. Use a large chef's knife to trim the edges to make clean sides, reserving the scraps for another use. Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise and in thirds crosswise for 6 square biscuits. Place the biscuits back on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush the top of each biscuit with the heavy cream and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
  • Bake the biscuits until risen and golden brown around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the top of each biscuit with the honey. (Microwave the honey for 10 seconds for easier brushing, if needed).
  • Make the chantilly cream: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a tall, narrow container. Pour the steeped cream through the strainer into the container and discard the tea leaves.
  • Add the powdered sugar to the strained cream. Blend with a stick blender until stiff peaks form, about 30 seconds.
  • When ready to assemble, split the biscuits in half. Place a bottom half on a plate and spoon the chantilly cream over top. Spoon a generous amount of strawberries and syrup over the cream and finish with the top of the biscuit.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Codii Lopez
  • Chef's Note: The biscuits are best eaten the same day they are baked. If you don't think you will consume them all in one day, you can cut the dough and bake as many as you'd like, then wrap the remaining unbaked biscuits tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Unbaked biscuit dough should be stored in the freezer; storing in the refrigerator may cause the dough to oxidize and discolor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 39 grams

BA'S BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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You're looking at the quintessential June dessert, perfected by the BA Test Kitchen.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Summer     Strawberry     Biscuit     Milk/Cream     Vanilla     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the shortcakes:
2 hard-boiled egg yolks, cooled
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons semolina flour or fine-grind cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Sanding or granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
For assembly:
1 1/2 pounds strawberries (about 1 quart), hulled, halved, quartered if large
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Make the shortcakes:
  • Pulse egg yolks, both flours, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a food processor to combine. Add butter and pulse until only pea-size pieces remain. Drizzle in 2/3 cup cream, then pulse 2-3 times to barely incorporate. Transfer dough to a work surface and gently fold on top of itself several times just to bring it together and work in any dry spots.
  • Using a 2-oz. ice cream scoop, make 6 balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Do not flatten. (Or measure out mounded scoops with a 1/4-cup measuring cup.) Cover and chill until cold, 20-25 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush tops of shortcakes with remaining 2 Tbsp. cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden and sides are firm to the touch, 28-32 minutes. Let cool.
  • To assemble:
  • Toss strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl to combine. Transfer half of strawberries to a large saucepan and add 1 Tbsp. water; let remaining strawberries macerate while you bring strawberries in saucepan to a gentle simmer over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if needed to keep at a low simmer, until strawberries are starting to break down and become jammy and liquid is syrupy, 12-18 minutes. Let cool, then stir in 1 tsp. lemon juice. Stir remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice into macerated strawberries.
  • Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve pod for another use. Beat cream until soft peaks form.
  • Split shortcakes and divide strawberry compote, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream among bottoms. Close with shortcake tops.
  • Do Ahead
  • Shortcakes can be baked 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Reheat before serving.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy strawberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the biscuits tough.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are just golden brown on top.
  • Allow the biscuits to cool completely before assembling the shortcake.
  • Use whipped cream or ice cream for the filling, and top with additional strawberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

This classic strawberry shortcake recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky biscuits, juicy strawberries, and creamy filling, this shortcake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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