Best 4 Paula Deens Strawberry Cream Shortcake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Paula Deen's Strawberry Cream Shortcake, a classic dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its luscious layers of flaky shortcake, sweet strawberries, and velvety cream. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer picnic, a family gathering, or a special celebration. With Paula's easy-to-follow recipe, you'll create a homemade masterpiece that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

The Strawberry Cream Shortcake starts with a golden brown shortcake base, made from a blend of all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, and milk. The result is a tender, crumbly shortcake that provides the perfect foundation for the sweet and juicy strawberries. Fresh strawberries, sliced and tossed in sugar, are the heart of this dessert. Their vibrant red color and luscious flavor shine through, creating a symphony of sweetness in every bite.

A luscious cream filling, made from heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, adds a rich and creamy texture to the shortcake. The cream is light and fluffy, yet still holds its shape, creating a perfect balance of structure and smoothness.

This recipe also includes variations to cater to different tastes and preferences. For a delightful twist, try the Lemon Cream Shortcake, where the cream filling is infused with the bright and tangy flavor of lemon zest. Or, indulge in the Chocolate Cream Shortcake, where the cream is transformed into a rich and decadent chocolate ganache.

Paula Deen's Strawberry Cream Shortcake is a versatile dessert that can be customized to suit any occasion. Whether you prefer the classic strawberry filling, or crave the zesty tang of lemon or the indulgent richness of chocolate, this recipe has something for everyone.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

INDIVIDUAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES



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This kid-friendly personal strawberry shortcake dessert recipe from Paula Deen is perfect for picnics and cookouts. Ingredients include fresh strawberries, sugar, flour and half and half. Prep time is 30 minutes and cooking time is 15 minutes at 400 °F.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     cookout     kid friendly     picnic     spring     summer     sweets     vegetarian

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, plus 8 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup half and half
whipped cream, sweetened
sprigs fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, toss the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar together. Set aside until time to serve.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, baking powder, salt and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Then pulse in the cold butter cubes until a coarse meal is formed. Turn the flour mixture out into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in 2/3 cup half and half and gently mix it in with a rubber spatula or fork, be careful not to over mix the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over itself a couple of times until it just holds together. Pat the dough out to 3/4-inch thickness and cut out 8 round 3-inch biscuits.
  • Transfer the biscuits to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of each biscuit with the remaining half-and-half and sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon sugar. Bake in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the biscuits have risen and are a light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Split each biscuit, spoon some strawberries on the bottom piece, then whipped cream and top with the other biscuit half. Garnish with fresh mint and more strawberries.

PAULA DEEN'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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I made this Strawberry Shortcake for my brother's birthday. This recipe comes from Paula Deen's book "The Lady and Sons Just Desserts." This strawberry shortcake is very rich and best served cold. It goes great with a cold glass of milk. I was in a rush and picked up a can of "fat-free condensed milk" and used only 1/2 cup sugar for the glaze. It was still very sweet. I believe that next time, I will double the strawberry topping. This is the original recipe. Paula's strawberry shortcake is very delicious! Enjoy!

Provided by Blue Peacock

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large angel food cake
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 cup water
2 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half (if berries are extra large, they may be cut into quarters)
strawberry, for garnish
mint leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Slice cake, using a serrated-edge knife, horizontally into three equal layers.
  • Mix together cream cheese, condensed milk and whipped topping in a bowl; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch and Jell-o, add water.
  • Cook, stirring over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely, then fold in strawberries.
  • Place one layer of cake in a large clear bowl. Top with a layer of glaze, followed by a layer of custard mixture.
  • Repeat layering in this order for remaining cake, glaze, and custard.
  • For a pretty presentation, top cake with three whole fresh strawberries and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 358.7, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 57.5, Protein 7.6

INDIVIDUAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES BY PAULA DEEN



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Saw Paula make these on tv yesterday and it looked super good! These are considered a sweet biscuit because the tops are sprinkled with sugar before baking.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart strawberry, hulled and quartered
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
8 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
2/3 cup half-and-half, plus
1/4 cup half-and-half
8 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, toss the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar together.
  • Set aside until time to serve.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, baking powder, salt and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Then pulse in the cold butter cubes until a coarse meal is formed.
  • Turn the flour mixture out into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
  • Pour in 2/3 cup half-and-half and gently mix it in with a rubber spatula or fork - be careful not to over mix the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over itself a couple of times until it just holds together.
  • Pat the dough out to 3/4" thickness and cut out 8 round 3" biscuits.
  • Transfer the biscuits to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the tops of each biscuit with the remaining half and half and sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the biscuits have risen and are a light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • Split each biscuit, spoon some strawberries on the bottom piece, then whipped cream and top with the other biscuit half.
  • Garnish with more strawberries.

STRAWBERRY CREAM SHORTCAKE



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I got the idea of this recipe from Paula Deen, but I just changed it around a little bit. Now I've been making this for a couple of years, and it turns out great each time. So yummy!

Provided by Photo Momma

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup margarine, softened
3 cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container whipped topping
2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes French vanilla pudding mix
1 frozen pound cake, thawed
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (10 ounce) box frozen strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, margarine, and powdered sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mixes with the milk (mix for two minutes), then add the cream cheese mixture.
  • Once this is mixed together, then fold in the whipped topping.
  • Cut the pound cake into approximately 20 slices.
  • Arrange a layer of pound cake in a 9" x 13" x 2" dish. Cover with cream cheese mixture.Spread all of the strawberries over this and cover with cream cheese mixture.
  • Add another layer of pound cake, and then finish with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Keep refrigerated!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.7, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 100, Sodium 828.6, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 43, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe 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 will make the shortcakes tough.
  • Bake the shortcakes until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the shortcakes cool completely before assembling the strawberry shortcake.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's Strawberry Cream Shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its fluffy shortcakes, sweet strawberries, and creamy whipped cream, this dessert is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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