Best 5 Strawberry Shortcake With Vanilla Whipped Cream Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of summer desserts - the delectable Strawberry Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream. This iconic treat combines layers of fluffy homemade biscuits, juicy strawberries, and a cloud-like vanilla whipped cream, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, this classic dessert is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and any summer gathering. Strawberry Shortcake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, enjoyed by people of all ages. This article provides two delectable recipes - one for the perfect biscuit base and another for the luscious vanilla whipped cream. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a stunning Strawberry Shortcake that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM



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This easy strawberry shortcake features no-knead homemade biscuits with whipped cream and strawberries for an easy, elegant dessert.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups sliced strawberries
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups heavy cream, plus additional for brushing on shortcakes
2 teaspoons decorative sanding sugar (optional)
1 cup chilled heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3- inch circular cookie cutter (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the middle. Lightly butter a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the sliced strawberries with the sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the heavy cream just until a dough forms. Gather the dough into a ball and knead it on a lightly floured surface one to two times. (Don't over-knead the dough or your biscuits will be tough.)
  • Roll out the dough until it's 1/2-inch thick. Using the cookie cutter, cut out 8 shortcakes and transfer them to the baking sheet. (Alternately, you can trim the sides of the dough into a square and then, using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 square shortcakes.)
  • Brush the tops of the shortcakes with additional heavy cream and then sprinkle them with the sanding sugar (optional). Bake the shortcakes until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, and then transfer them to a rack to cool.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Slice the shortcakes in half and then sandwich the strawberries and whipped cream inside them.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM



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This summertime strawberry dessert is sweet, simple, and sure to please. Handle the shortcake dough as little as possible for light, fluffy biscuits every time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pints strawberries, hulled and halved
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dough
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 large egg yolk
1 vanilla bean, split
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place strawberries in a bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar. Let stand to release juices, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Use a fork to cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Whisk together egg and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream. Slowly add mixture to dry ingredients; mix with a fork until dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; pat into a 6-inch square, 1 inch thick. Cut four rounds using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Whisk together egg yolk and 1 tablespoon cream; brush over tops of biscuits. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire racks for 15 minutes.
  • To make vanilla whipped cream, place remaining 1 cup cream and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat; scald, and remove from heat. Cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Scrape seeds into cream, and discard pod. Pass cream mixture through a fine strainer into a bowl set in a large bowl of ice and water. Let stand until completely cold. Transfer to a large chilled metal bowl; add confectioners' sugar. Whip by hand into soft peaks (an electric mixer can curdle the cream), about 5 minutes.
  • To assemble, slice the shortcakes open while warm with a bread knife. Divide strawberries and liquid among bottom halves of shortcakes; top with large dollops of vanilla whipped cream and upper halves of shortcakes, and serve.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Make a from-scratch Strawberry Shortcake recipe from Food Network with fresh whipped cream, juicy strawberries and homemade shortcake.

Provided by Mary Nolan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and quartered
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Whipped Cream, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Mix strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar and refrigerate while juices develop, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined. Place mixture in an ungreased 8-inch square pan and bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove shortcake from pan and place on a rack to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and split each piece in half horizontally.
  • Spoon some of the strawberries with their juice onto each shortcake bottom. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and then the shortcake top. Spoon more strawberries over the top and serve.
  • Using a mixer, beat the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

STRAWBERRY AND BASIL-CORNMEAL SHORTCAKES WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM



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These strawberry shortcakes have a touch of fresh basil and some cornmeal to the shortcake for texture. Or make them with blueberries and coriander.

Provided by Irvin Lin

Categories     Summer     Bake     Dessert     Berry     Strawberry     Blueberry     Cornmeal     Basil     Coriander     Vegetarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Strawberry Filling
4 cups (1 pound or 455 g) strawberries, green tops cut off
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Whipped Cream
½ vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Basil-Cornmeal Shortcakes
1¼ cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (50 g) yellow cornmeal
4 tablespoons (50 g) granulated sugar, divided
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons (57 g or ½ stick) unsalted butter
1 large egg, separated
½ cup (115 g) plain Greek-style yogurt
1 tablespoon water
To Assemble
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Make the Strawberry Filling:
  • Place about one-third of the strawberries in a medium nonreactive (glass or ceramic) bowl and crush them with a fork or potato masher. Add the remaining strawberries to the bowl and tear them up with your fingers into bite-size pieces, making sure any juice falls into the bowl. Sprinkle the sugar, basil, and vinegar over the strawberries and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours before using.
  • Make the Whipped Cream:
  • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, if using, and scrape the seeds into the heavy cream in the measuring cup. (Or add the vanilla extract.) Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the empty vanilla bean, cover with plastic wrap, and let steep in the refrigerator while you make the shortcakes.
  • Make the Basil-Cornmeal Shortcakes:
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Combine the flour, cornmeal, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and basil in a large bowl. Cut the butter into ½-inch chunks, sprinkle over the flour, and toss to coat. Using your fingers, flatten the cubes of butter and then rub and squeeze the butter and flour together until the butter is broken into small pieces, about the size of peas.
  • Set aside the egg white in a small bowl. Combine the egg yolk and the yogurt in a small bowl and beat together until the yolk is incorporated into the yogurt. Scrape the yogurt into the dry ingredients and toss first with a fork, then your hands, until a dough forms. It might seem dry at first, but keep tossing together and a dough will form. Divide the dough into 4 balls and place on the lined baking sheet, pressing down slightly to form disks. Add the water to the egg white and beat until frothy. Brush the top of each shortcake with a light coating of the egg white wash and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until the biscuits are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 14 to 18 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then carefully move to a wire rack.
  • While the shortcakes are cooling, finish the whipped cream. Remove the vanilla pod from the cream and transfer the cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Assemble the Shortcakes:
  • Use a serrated knife to split the shortcakes in half. Spoon the whipped cream onto the bottom of each shortcake, add some strawberries, sprinkle with a little basil, add another dollop of whipped cream, and replace the top of each shortcake. Serve immediately.
  • Tearing Strawberries:
  • It sounds odd, but tearing the strawberries by hand in this recipe actually serves a purpose. If you slice the strawberries, the fruit tends to slip and slide off the whipped cream. However, if you tear the fruit with your fingers, the jagged edges of the fruit have nooks and crannies that help capture the whipped cream. It also helps bruise the fruit so that a little more juice is released for the shortcake. So get your hands dirty and start tearing away!
  • VARIATION: Blueberry and Coriander Shortcakes With Lemon-Scented Whipped Cream
  • Make the blueberry filling by combining 4 cups (680 g) fresh blueberries (don't use frozen), 1⁄2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, the zest of 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the juices start to boil and a few of the berries start to pop, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
  • For the shortcakes, first toast 4 teaspoons coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Remove and let cool, then crush with a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Increase the all-purpose flour to 1 1⁄2 cups (210 g) and omit the cornmeal, and substitute 2 teaspoons of the crushed toasted coriander for the basil. Sprinkle 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed coriander over each shortcake with the sugar before baking. Make the whipped cream as directed, then fold in 1 tablespoon lemon zest or 2 teaspoons lemon extract. Sprinkle the remaining coriander over the blueberries when assembling in place of the basil.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH CHEESECAKE WHIPPED CREAM



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I cheat and use prepackaged angel food cake, but I absolutely, always, use fresh fruit and make the whipped cheesecake cream myself. I use a cream cheese whipped cream so that I stays looking nice when it has to sit around on a buffet for a few hours. Since the cream cheese gives it stability you can use WAY less sugar than traditional whipped cream calls for.

Provided by sophie

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ quarts fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (10 inch) angel food cake, cut in cubes
½ quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • Mix 1 1/2 quarts strawberries and white sugar in a large bowl; gently mash strawberries with a potato masher. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Beat cream cheese in a bowl until light and fluffy; set aside. Beat heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form; add whipped cream cheese and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the cream should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Beat confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture.
  • Layer about half the angel food cake in a large bowl or trifle. Spread a third of the cream cheese mixture over the cake and top with a layer of mashed strawberries. Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of the cream cheese mixture. Arrange the remaining 1/2 quart strawberry slices decoratively. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 281.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
  • 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. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to chill the whipped cream before serving.
  • For a more decadent dessert, use heavy cream instead of milk in the whipped cream.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pound cake or biscuits instead of making your own.
  • Garnish the strawberry shortcake with fresh mint or basil leaves for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its flaky biscuits, sweet strawberries, and creamy whipped cream, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive dessert, give this strawberry shortcake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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