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Simple Strawberry Shortcakes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Gaby

Ingredients

For the Shortcakes

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Strawberries

  • 1 lb strawberries tops removed and sliced
  • 1/3 cup white sugar

For the Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean

Instructions

For the Biscuits

  • Combine the flour, lemon zest, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds until everything is evenly combined.
  • Add the butter and pulse for 1-2 minutes until the butter is cut into small pea sized chunks.
  • Combine the cream and vanilla in small bowl.
  • Add the cream mixture to the food processor and combine for 30 seconds until you have a dough.
  • Remove the dough from the food processor and divide it into 9 equal portions, about 3 ounces each. For each portion of dough into a biscuit about 3/4 inch thick.
  • Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet lined with parchment and chill for 20 minutes in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  • Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

For the Strawberries

  • Combine the slices strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and set aside for at least 3 hours until the strawberries are juicy and delicious.

For the Cream

  • In a large stand mixer, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla bean and whip until medium stiff peaks form and then set aside the cream.

To assemble, place a shortbread biscuit on a plate. Top with a heavy spoonful of the strawberries and then top with cream. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Biscuit recipe adapted from the fabulous Matt of Matt Bites!