Welcome to the delectable realm of South Carolina strawberry shortcake, a culinary masterpiece that has tantalized taste buds for generations. This iconic dessert seamlessly blends the sweet, juicy flavors of sun-kissed strawberries with fluffy, buttery biscuits and a luscious, velvety cream filling. Embark on a delightful journey as we explore the origins, cherished traditions, and intricate techniques that elevate this beloved treat to a true Southern treasure. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect biscuit, capturing the essence of ripe strawberries, and achieving that ethereal creaminess that sets the South Carolina strawberry shortcake apart from all others. Prepare to indulge in a taste of heaven as we delve into the world of this extraordinary dessert.
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HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
These sweet and juicy shortcakes are the perfect strawberry dessert to serve at your next springtime event. Sanding sugar on top of the homemade buttermilk biscuits add a festive touch, and pure vanilla makes the whipped cream extra rich. Scrape the seeds from a vanilla bean pod, or use 1 teaspoon pure (not imitation) vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1⁄2 cup of the granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or use fingertips) until mixture resembles peas. Add buttermilk, and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until well combined and shaggy. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead gently until dough just comes together, 2 to 3 times. Pat dough with lightly floured palms to 1 1⁄2-inch thickness (do not use a rolling pin). Cut out biscuits using a 2 1⁄2-inch round cutter, gathering and patting scraps once more to make 12 biscuits.
- Place biscuits about 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Brush tops of biscuits with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes.
- Place powdered sugar in bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into powdered sugar; add remaining 2 cups heavy cream. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes. Split biscuits; place on plates or a large platter. Spoon strawberry mixture onto bottom halves of biscuits. Dollop with whipped cream; cover with biscuit tops.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
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
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
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
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
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
THE BEST CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
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
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
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 SHORTCAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: strawberry, granulated sugar, lemon zest, fine sea salt, all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, fine sea salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, flaky sea salt, whipped cream
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate the strawberries: in a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside to marinate while you make the shortcakes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed butter and, using your fingers, cut in the butter until pea-sized pieces form and the mixture starts to clump together. Add 1 cup (240 ml) cream and mix just to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean work surface and pat into a ¾-inch-thick (2 cm) rectangle. Cut into 8 squares. Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of each square with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of heavy cream and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and flaky salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the shortcakes are cooked through and golden on top.
- Cool the shortcakes, then split and serve with the marinated strawberries and whipped cream.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams
MOM'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
When I was growing up, Mom sometimes experimented with different dessert recipes, but this tried-and-true spongy shortcake was always great just the way it was. It melted in my mouth! -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until butter begins to melt. Beat into batter with vanilla (batter will be thin)., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Just before serving, cut cake into serving-size pieces; cut each slice horizontally in half. In a large bowl, combine strawberries and remaining sugar; spoon between cake layers and over top of each serving. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GENUINE SOUTHERN STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Fresh strawberry shortcakes served warm with butter and real freshly whipped cream! The key here is to use only the freshest, ripe, sweet strawberries when summer berries are at their peak, and always serve the biscuits warm (and with butter). Adapted from a James Villas recipe.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt and mix well. Add the butter and, using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the butter into the mixture till crumbly.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg and half-and-half and beat till well blended, then add to the flour mixture and stir till thoroughly moist.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead very briefly. With your hands, pat out the dough to about a 1/2-inch thickness, then, using a floured 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out 6 biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake on the upper rack of the oven till slightly brown on top, about 12 minutes.
- While they're still hot, split open the biscuits, spread lightly with butter, and arrange close together on a crystal cake plate.
- Spoon the berries and cream onto the biscuits and serve while still warm. (For attractive individual servings, prop one biscuit half at an angle on the other on small dessert plates and spoon berries and cream over the tops.
- Note: I've used Bisquick Mix for the biscuits when I don't have the time to make the real deal, and in my opinion they are quite acceptable, too. Just be sure to use only the freshest, ripe, sweet strawberries, and serve the biscuits warm with butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 136, Sodium 453.4, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 11.2, Protein 7.8
SKILLET STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Fresh strawberries are one of the sweetest harbingers of spring and summer. And strawberry shortcakes are most assuredly one of the best ways to celebrate the arrival of warmer, sunnier days. Of course, the petite, layered berry-biscuit stacks aren't exactly fuss-free. This impressive skillet strawberry shortcake recipe eliminates much of the hassle and mess of traditional strawberry shortcakes. Instead of flouring the counter and rolling and cutting out individual biscuits, you'll bake one giant skillet biscuit cake that's topped with macerated strawberries and whipped cream.
Provided by Darcy Lenz
Categories Desserts Cakes Strawberry Cake Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet; line the bottom with a round of parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for shortcake together in a large mixing bowl. Whisk buttermilk, egg yolk, and vanilla together in a glass measuring cup until evenly combined; set aside.
- Scatter the butter pieces over the flour mixture. Use a rubbing motion with your fingertips and cut the butter into the flour mixture to distribute. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the center of the well. Use a rubber spatula to mix the flour into the buttermilk mixture to form a moist, shaggy dough.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet. Smooth the dough to distribute evenly in the pan. Press the sliced strawberries gently into the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and baked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
- To prepare the topping, stir together the quartered strawberries, sugar, and lemon zest in a medium mixing bowl to macerate.
- To prepare the whipped cream, combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla in a chilled mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat at medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Spoon the strawberries and juices over the shortcake. Serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 310.4 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES
A layered shortcake that brings sunshine to the table no matter what the season!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottom and side of round pan, 8x1 1/2 inches.
- Cut shortening into flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended. Pat dough in pan.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Split layer horizontally in half while hot. Spread with butter; fill and top with strawberries. Serve warm with cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg
THE BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE YOU'LL EVER EAT RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
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
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.
SOUTH CAROLINA STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
I lived in Greenville SC for about 2 years and my best friend that I made down there has a mother who in my opinion baked up some of the best tasting cakes and cookies you ever had! This is one of them.
Provided by Bri22
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- cut butter into dry ingredients with pastry blender until you have fine crumbs.Gradually add milk until crumbs are moistened.
- Place dough on floured bread board and pat into two large cakes.
- Stack one on top of the other.
- Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 450* oven 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Split cake in half and spread bottom half with hot butter. Replace top and mound over with fresh strawberries. Cut cake in wedges and serve with thick cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 516.7, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3
Tips:
- Choose sweet, 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.
- To make sure the shortcakes are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they're done.
- Serve the shortcakes immediately with whipped cream and strawberries.
Conclusion:
These South Carolina Strawberry Shortcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their sweet, juicy strawberries, fluffy biscuits, and creamy whipped cream, they're sure to be a hit with everyone.
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