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For this shortcake, we need fresh strawberries. They are the star of our dish. Use about 2 cups of strawberries. Start by hulled and sliced them. Sprinkle these with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 30 minutes. This will help make a sweet syrup.

Easy Strawberry Shortcake

Indulge in a delightful dessert with this Easy Strawberry Shortcake recipe! Discover how to make fluffy shortcake biscuits topped with fresh, sweet strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, this simple guide includes step-by-step instructions, tips for fluffy biscuits, and fun flavor variations. Ready to impress your family and friends? Click through to explore all the tasty details and dive into your sweet creation!
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Ingredients
  

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 tablespoon for a sprinkle)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 cup heavy cream (plus additional for serving)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped cream for topping (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Gently toss them together and let them sit for about 30 minutes to macerate, which will draw out their juices and create a delicious syrup.

    Make the Shortcake Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and the remaining tablespoon of sugar.

      Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

        Add Cream and Vanilla: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.

          Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out shortcakes using a round cutter (about 3 inches in diameter). You should get about 6 biscuits.

            Bake: Place the shortcakes on a lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on top.

              Cool and Assemble: Remove the shortcakes from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, carefully slice each biscuit in half horizontally.

                Assemble the Shortcakes: On the bottom half of each shortcake, spoon a generous amount of the macerated strawberries along with some of the syrup. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and then place the top half of the biscuit on. Add more whipped cream and a few more strawberries on top if desired.

                  Serve: Enjoy your Sweet Strawberry Dream Shortcake immediately while the biscuits are still fluffy and the strawberries are fresh!

                    Prep Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 6