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mother's day Strawberry Shortcake

Mother's Day Strawberry Shortcake: A Sweet Celebration Treat

Celebrate Mother's Day with this delicious Strawberry Shortcake recipe, featuring tender biscuits, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Macerating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup Sugar can use brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold) cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup Milk adds moisture to the dough
For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries sweet and juicy
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream base for whipped cream
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar sweetens and stabilizes whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the milk and gently stir until just combined to form a sticky dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Prepare the strawberries by hulling and slicing them. Sprinkle with sugar and let sit.
  7. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble by layering biscuits, strawberries, and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for a delightful contrast with the cold whipped cream. This recipe is perfect for gatherings and can be made ahead of time.

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