Best 7 The Best Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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Strawberry shortcake is a delightful summer dessert that combines sweet, juicy strawberries, a fluffy biscuit-like shortcake, and whipped cream. Often served with fresh berries on top, it is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. With its refreshing flavors and simple ingredients, this classic dessert is a favorite among people of all ages. Let's explore the world of strawberry shortcake and find the best recipe to create this timeless summer treat.

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CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



Classic Strawberry Shortcake image

A good way to celebrate strawberry season. The texture of this not-too-sweet biscuit is light and fluffy inside and crisp outside. If you like ginger, you can make a variation of this biscuit by adding 2 tablespoons chopped crystalized ginger and 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger into the biscuit dough before baking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon baking powder
Fine salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/3 cups heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1 large egg
1/4 cup honey
One 16-ounce container strawberries, trimmed and chopped (about 3 cups)
1/3 cup mint leaves, torn, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter and work it into the flour, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, until the butter pieces are the size of small peas.
  • Whisk together 1/3 cup of the cream with the egg and 1/3 cup water in a small bowl. Add to the dry mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a stiff batter forms. Drop 6 mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each biscuit. Brush with a bit of cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet.
  • While the biscuits bake and cool, combine the honey with 1/3 cup water and a pinch of salt in a small saucepot. Gently simmer, stirring, over medium heat until the honey is dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool, and then toss in a medium bowl with the strawberries and mint. If time allows, set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
  • To assemble, whip the remaining 1 cup cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar to soft peaks in a medium bowl. Split each biscuit and place the bottom half on a plate. Top evenly with the berries and accumulated juices and then the whipped cream. Place the top of the biscuit on the shortcake and garnish with fresh mint.

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RECIPE



Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe image

A Southern staple, these juicy, heart-shaped fruits spooned over sweet, moist biscuits are a faithful crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 containers fresh strawberries [quartered]
3/4 cup sugar [divided]
1/4 teaspoon almond extract [optional]
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup cold butter [cut up]
2 large eggs [lightly beaten]
1 container sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and, if desired, almond extract. Cover berry mixture, and let stand 2 hours.
  • Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add 2 Tbsp. sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Cover and chill up to 2 hours.
  • Combine flour, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl; cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two forks until crumbly.
  • Whisk together eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until blended; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Drop dough by lightly greased 1/3 cupfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet. (Coat cup with vegetable cooking spray after each drop.)
  • Bake at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon about 1/2 cup berry mixture onto each shortcake bottom; top each with a rounded Tbsp. chilled whipped cream, and cover with tops. Serve with remaining whipped cream. Garnish, if desired.

BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

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.

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Buttery biscuits and freshly whipped cream are a delicious way to showcase summer strawberries. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 709.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar
1/2 cup cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare the berries: Toss the strawberries with lemon juice and sugar to combine. Let macerate at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Make the biscuits: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk to combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix together 1 1/4 cups heavy cream and 1 egg. Add to flour mixture and stir with a fork just until dough starts to come together but is still crumbly.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 6-by-9-inch rectangle, about 2 inches thick. With a short side facing you, fold the bottom third up as you would a business letter, followed by the remaining third. Pat into a square. With a 2 1/2-inch round cutter dipped in flour, cut biscuits from dough and place them, evenly spaced, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gather dough scraps together, fold once, and gently pat into a square. Cut out remaining biscuits. Whisk remaining egg and 1 tablespoon cream, then brush egg wash over tops of dough rounds. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sanding sugar.
  • Bake until tops are golden brown brown, rotating sheet halfway through, about 25 minutes. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack and let cool slightly.
  • When ready to serve, whip cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Split biscuits in half and place a bottom half on each plate. Top generously with berries and their juice, then top with dollops of whipped cream followed by remaining biscuit halves. Scatter a few more strawberries on top and around plates.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



Grandma's Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake image

When my grandma served this shortcake, she usually topped it with homemade vanilla ice cream. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SHORTCAKE:
3 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine strawberries with sugar and vanilla; mash slightly. Let stand at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally., Preheat oven to 400°. For shortcakes, whisk together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir just until combined (do not overmix). Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons heavy cream; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden, 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For topping, beat heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. To serve, cut shortcakes in half; top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES



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Shortcakes are the sweet sister to biscuits, and they make an awesome dessert when topped and filled with strawberries and whipped cream.

Provided by Bisquick

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bisquick®

Time 32m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

strawberries, sliced
¼ cup sugar
2 ⅓ cups Original Bisquick® mix
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
½ cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 645.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE CREAM CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Everyone loves ice cream cakes, especially ones that bring the nostalgia. This cake is not only easy to make, it's easy to swap in your favorite flavors-we went with strawberry shortcake for classic summer vibes.

Provided by Bella Lopez

Categories     Desserts

Time P1D

Yield 10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 16-ounce frozen pound cake, thawed
8 strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, softened
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup crumbled freeze-dried strawberry
1/2 cup crumbled shortbread cooky
1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch square glass baking dish with plastic wrap.
  • Trim the ends off of the pound cake, then slice crosswise into 8 1-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange the pound cake slices tightly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • One at a time, place a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar on top of the pound cake layer, then remove the stick. Freeze for about 3 hours.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the melted butter, freeze-dried strawberries, and shortbread cookies. It should resemble the cookie coating from the outside of the strawberry shortcake bars.
  • Remove the baking dish from the freezer. Spread the whipped topping over the strawberry shortcake bar layer, then sprinkle generously with the cookie crumble. (Alternatively, to cover the entire cake, lift the plastic wrap to remove the cake from the baking dish and set on a small baking sheet. Cover the top and sides with double the amount of whipped topping and cookie crumble.) Freeze overnight.
  • When ready to serve, use the plastic wrap to remove the ice cream cake from the pan. Place on a cutting board and remove the plastic. Cut into 8-10 pieces and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries. This will ensure that your shortcake is bursting with flavor.
  • Macerate the strawberries in sugar. This will help to draw out their juices and make them even more delicious.
  • Make sure the biscuits are light and fluffy. You can do this by using a light hand when mixing the dough and by baking the biscuits at a high temperature.
  • Whip the cream until it is stiff. This will help it to hold its shape and make it easier to spread.
  • Assemble the shortcake just before serving. This will prevent the biscuits from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its sweet, juicy strawberries, light and fluffy biscuits, and creamy whipped cream, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season.

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