Best 9 Quick And Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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Craving a delightful and refreshing dessert that won't take hours to prepare? Look no further than the timeless classic, strawberry shortcake. With its combination of sweet, juicy strawberries, fluffy biscuits, and creamy whipped cream, this dessert embodies both simplicity and indulgence. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply seeking a delightful treat, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of creating the perfect quick and easy strawberry shortcake that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED SHORTCAKE



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This is a fabulous old-fashioned recipe given to me by a friend. It was her mother's recipe and it is the best shortcake. It sops up all the juice and the touch of nutmeg sends it over the top. My very favorite recipe for strawberry shortcake!

Provided by Jennifer Kuchnicki Merzlicker

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Shortcake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
½ cup butter
1 egg
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk in another bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is just blended. Spread batter in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 483.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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WHEN I married in 1946, my sister-in-law was a big help in sharing her recipes and cooking expertise and I aspired to be as good a cook as she was. Many of her recipes are still our favorites. Although I've tried a few other recipes for strawberry shortcake over the years, I always come back to this one. --Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup sugar
BISCUITS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 teaspoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash the strawberries; stir in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , For biscuits, in a large bowl, combine the flour, 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tarter and baking soda. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until moistened. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Shape into two 4-in. circles. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. , To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates. Top each with half of the strawberry mixture. Replace shortcake tops. , In a small bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop onto shortcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896 calories, Fat 47g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 842mg sodium, Carbohydrate 109g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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.

QUICK AND EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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This is my mom's recipe; it is quick, easy, and yummy! Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Provided by brittany

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 prepared angel food cake, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (13.5 ounce) package strawberry glaze
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • Beat whipped topping and cream cheese together in a bowl with an electric mixer.
  • Gently stir angel food cake pieces into whipped topping mixture; pour into a serving dish.
  • Stir strawberry glaze and sliced strawberries together in a bowl; spread over cake mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

QUICK STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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A quick and easy delicious strawberry shortcake recipe using condensed milk, whipped cream, and shortcake cups.

Provided by STARBUCKJB

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pints ripe strawberries, hulled and chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
5 prepared strawberry shortcake cups
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Place the strawberries into a glass bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Stir condensed milk into strawberries and mash together with a fork until somewhat juicy. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Place each shortcake cup onto a dessert plate. Evenly divide the strawberries and their juice among the shortcake cups. Top with whipped cream to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 175.3 mg, Sugar 57.1 g

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CUPCAKES



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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are a quick, easy and cute version of Strawberry Shortcake Cake. They taste just as good as the cake version but can be held in your hand!

Provided by Vera Z.

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 and 2/3 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour (if you don't have kitchen scale fill the cup with spoon when measure and DO NOT overdo it with flour!!!)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter- melted
1 cup sugar
2 egg whites
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 medium strawberries- hulled
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3-4 tablespoon powdered sugar (or more to taste)
1/2 cup strawberries chopped into really small pieces (or it will stuck into the piping tip)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F, line standard cupcake pan with 12 liners and set aside.
  • In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over low heat and set aside to cool.
  • Transfer melted butter to a large bowl and whisk in sugar (it will be grainy), then whisk in egg whites, milk, yogurt and vanilla. Whisk by hand or use electric mixer on a low speed.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients into egg mixture and mix on low speed until combined (the batter should be thick). Divide the batter into 12 cupcake liner (it will be about 3/4 full) and bake 20 minutes (until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean). Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • With a sharp knife hollow out the center of the cupcake and insert the strawberry inside.
  • To make the frosting in a large bowl beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue mixing on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir in strawberries chopped into really fine pieces.Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Store in the fridge. Garnish with strawberries before serving.

QUICK AND EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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This is so simple to throw together for a quick summer dessert. Tastes like a combination of strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, while being very light tasting at the same time. I have also made this with fat free cream cheese and "lite" cool whip with great results.

Provided by Michele in NJ

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package Pillsbury sugar cookie dough (tube)
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces Cool Whip
1 cup powdered sugar
2 packages strawberry glaze
2 lbs fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • Slice sugar cookie dough.
  • Place them on a cookie sheet, edge to edge.
  • Bake as directed on the package.
  • This will bake together to form a solid cookie crust.
  • Mix cream cheese, cool whip and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread over the cooled cookie crust.
  • Mix glaze and berries together and spread over cream cheese layer.

QUICK AND YUMMY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Simple strawberry shortcake with an extra surprise inside. You can use melted chocolate chips instead of chocolate syrup, if desired.

Provided by ilovebaking

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 strawberry shortcake dessert cup (such as Hostess®)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons whipped cream
2 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 teaspoon chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Place shortcake on a plate and spread peanut butter into the cup of the cake. Top with whipped cream and strawberries; drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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This is a very easy and quick dessert. If you love strawberries and shortcake, then this is the recipe for you!

Provided by Amy Trombley

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
¼ cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package prepared sponge cake dessert cups
1 (7 ounce) can whipped cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place strawberries in a container with a lid; add sugar and stir to coat. Place lid on the container and refrigerate until sugar has dissolved, at least 15 minutes.
  • Place a 1 dessert cup in each serving bowl and smother with strawberries. Top each with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy strawberries.
  • If you don't have a biscuit cutter, you can use a glass or a cookie cutter to cut out the biscuits.
  • To make sure the biscuits are cooked through, bake them until they are golden brown on the bottom.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream or crème fraîche instead of milk in the whipped cream.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought biscuits or pound cake instead of making your own.

Conclusion:

Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing treat that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give strawberry shortcake a try!

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