Best 4 Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet, juicy strawberries and fluffy, buttery biscuits with our collection of Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcake recipes. These culinary creations are not just desserts; they are edible masterpieces that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Each recipe brings a unique twist to the classic strawberry shortcake, ensuring that there's something for every palate. From the traditional layered shortcake to the innovative shortcake bites and even a vegan-friendly version, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will make your heart sing.

**Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcake:** This classic recipe stays true to the traditional flavors of strawberry shortcake. Fresh, sun-ripened strawberries are macerated in sugar, creating a vibrant and juicy filling. Buttermilk biscuits, made from scratch with a touch of vanilla, provide a light and fluffy base. The whipped cream, made with heavy cream and a hint of vanilla, adds a velvety richness that complements the tartness of the strawberries.

**Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcake Bites:** These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or as a quick and easy dessert. Made with the same biscuit and strawberry filling as the classic shortcake, these bites are baked in mini muffin tins for a fun and portable presentation. Drizzle them with a sweet glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for an extra touch of sweetness.

**Smart Cookie Vegan Strawberry Shortcake:** This recipe caters to those with dietary restrictions or vegan preferences. The biscuits are made with plant-based ingredients, such as almond milk and coconut oil, resulting in a tender and flavorful base. The strawberry filling remains the same, bursting with juicy sweetness. Instead of whipped cream, a luscious coconut whipped cream, made from coconut milk and powdered sugar, adds a light and fluffy topping.

**Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcake Trifle:** This show-stopping trifle is a layered masterpiece that combines all the elements of a classic strawberry shortcake in a visually stunning presentation. Layers of biscuit crumbles, macerated strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries create a symphony of flavors and textures in every spoonful.

**Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcake Parfait:** This individual parfait is a delightful layering of biscuit crumbles, strawberry filling, and whipped cream. Served in a parfait glass, it's a perfect dessert for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a mint leaf for an elegant touch.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

STRAWBERRY-SHORTCAKE COOKIES



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These tender cookies are made with heavy cream and studded with 12 ounces of sweet, fresh strawberries for a portable version of the classic dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup heavy cream
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 7 tablespoons granulated sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, or rub in with your fingers, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream until dough starts to come together, then stir in strawberry mixture.
  • Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment, spacing evenly apart. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, and bake until golden brown, 24 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool. Cookies are best served immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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There's a kind of magic in a summer recipe that you can make wherever you are, provided that wherever you are has, say, flour, butter, an oven and whatever fruit is most glorious is at that very moment. This is one such recipe, so simple that you can decide that you're having shortcake for dessert and make it so within the hour, and so satisfying that it may become your go-to for summer, the recipe you keep in your back pocket. Strawberries are the classic choice, but this would also be heavenly in high summer with very ripe peaches or any other juicy, macerated fruit.

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pints ripe, well-rinsed strawberries
1/2 cup sugar, or more to taste
4 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups butter
3 cups whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pick over and hull strawberries. Cut in half or slice, depending on size. Gently crush about a quarter of the berries with a fork to release their juices. Mix with remaining berries and the 1/2 cup of sugar, adding more sugar if necessary. Set aside, covered, for about half an hour to develop flavor.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Into a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and baking powder. Add 3/4 cup of softened butter, and rub into dry ingredients as for pastry. Add 1 1/4 cups cream, and mix to a soft dough. Knead the dough for one minute on a lightly floured pastry board, then roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut an even number of rounds - 2 rounds per serving.
  • Use a little of the butter to grease a baking sheet. Place half the rounds on it. Melt remaining butter and brush a little on the rounds; place remaining rounds on top. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven, and pull shortcakes apart. Brush the insides with some of the remaining melted butter.
  • Beat remaining cream until it thickens. Add vanilla. Beat again just until thick.
  • Place a bottom half of a shortcake on each plate. Top with a generous spoonful of berries. Cover with a top half, add a few more berries, and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE COOKIES



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Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts. I thought it would be great to capture all that wonderful flavor in a cookie. The pastry-like cookie is topped with pink strawberry frosting. -Allison Anderson, Avondale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
Dash salt
2/3 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
Scant 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine water and vanilla; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 1-2 hours., Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 15-18 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, strawberries and milk until combined. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until blended. Spread over cookies; if desired, top with additional sliced strawberries.

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Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade buttermilk. Combine 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can use regular milk. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the milk and stir until it curdles slightly.
  • To make the shortcakes ahead of time, bake them and let them cool completely. Then, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of berries in your shortcakes. Raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries would all be delicious.
  • If you don't have any fresh berries, you can use frozen berries instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • To make the whipped cream, use heavy cream that is very cold. This will help it whip up quickly and easily.
  • For a sweeter whipped cream, add a tablespoon or two of powdered sugar while whipping.
  • If you're using a stand mixer to whip the cream, start on low speed and gradually increase the speed to high.
  • Once the cream has reached stiff peaks, stop whipping. Over-whipping can cause the cream to become grainy.

Conclusion:

Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With these tips, you can make the best strawberry shortcake ever. So next time you're looking for a sweet and refreshing treat, give this recipe a try.

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