MY FAVORITE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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Looking for a new favorite? We've got the shortcake for you! The lightly sweet cake showcases the fresh berries just perfectly. Prepare to fall in love.

Provided by Sherry Wilkins

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

STRAWBERRIES:
4 c strawberries, sliced
1/3 c sugar
GLAZE:
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c lemon-lime soda pop (such as sprite or 7up)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 oz strawberry gelatin (1/2 of a 3 ounce package)
SHORTCAKES:
2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
3 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick butter
3/4 c half and half
TOPPING
whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place sliced strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with suger. Cover and place in the refrigerater until needed.
  • 2. For Glaze: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch and lemon-lime soda pop. Over medium high heat, bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Romove from heat and add lemon juice and strawberry gelatin. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. For Shortcake: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and set rack to middle position. Cut butter into pieces. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Using either a pastry cutter or food processor cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles course meal. With a fork, stir in the half and half, just until the dough is moist. Let stand for 1 minute. Lightly flour a workstation and turn the dough onto it. Fold the dough over on itself 2-3 times, until it is holding together and less sticky. Gently pat the dough into a 6"x12" rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 8 pieces. Transfer to a buttered foil-lined baking sheet. Optional step is to brush tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • 4. Assembly: Split each biscuit horizontally with a serrated knife. Spoon strawberries onto both halves. Spoon glaze over berries. Place dollop of whipped topping on top of glaze. Serve.
  • 5. Tips: All items can be stored in fridge separately until ready to serve. To spoon the glaze on top of berries after it has been refrigerated, just microwave for a minute or two to make it come back to a more liquid state. I like to bake extra shortcakes and store them in the freezer for later use. You can use fresh or frozen berries. I buy local berries when they are in season, cap them, dry them, lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet freeze then put in a ziplock bag.

Shanti Tamang
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This strawberry shortcake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Muhmmad Sajid
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This strawberry shortcake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The biscuits were light and fluffy, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakill Yt
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this strawberry shortcake. The biscuits were so fluffy and the strawberries were perfectly sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anu Sunar
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This strawberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the strawberries are perfectly ripe and sweet. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries, so I can make this recipe all year long.


Cassandra Malone
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I made this strawberry shortcake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The biscuits were so fluffy and the strawberries were perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Morshed Islam
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This strawberry shortcake was amazing! The biscuits were so light and fluffy, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulhakeem Lawal Abdulazeez
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This strawberry shortcake was a disappointment. The biscuits were dry and crumbly, and the strawberries were sour. I would not recommend this recipe.


Daniel Kwarteng
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I've tried many strawberry shortcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits are so tender and flaky, and the strawberries are perfectly sweet and juicy. This is a recipe that I will definitely be making again and again.


Breeze Taylor
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This strawberry shortcake was delicious! I made it for my family for Father's Day and they loved it. The biscuits were light and fluffy, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


ASMA ZESHAN
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this strawberry shortcake. The biscuits were so fluffy and the strawberries were perfectly sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hyper
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This recipe is a keeper! The strawberry shortcake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party. Everyone loved it.


Firik Germew
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscuits turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sandeep Pantha
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This was my first time making strawberry shortcake, and it turned out great! The biscuits were light and fluffy, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Demon Op
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I've made this strawberry shortcake recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The biscuits are fluffy and buttery, and the strawberries are sweet and juicy. I love the simplicity of this recipe, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tammy Smith
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This strawberry shortcake recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries, and that the biscuits are so easy to make. This is my go-to dessert f