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strawberry shortcake

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake: A Sweet Homemade Delight

This delightful strawberry shortcake is a nostalgic summer favorite, featuring buttery biscuits, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • - Fork

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar reduce or omit for less sweetness
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (cold) cut into small cubes
  • ¾ cup Buttermilk or regular milk with vinegar as a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Turbinado Sugar for topping

For the Strawberry Filling

  • 4 cups Strawberries hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup Seedless Raspberry Jam or other fruit jams

For the Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for whipping
  • 2 tbsp Whipped Cream Sugar to sweeten

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by mixing the dry ingredients—combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then add the buttermilk.
  • Stir gently until you have a sticky dough that holds together.
  • Form the dough into 8 free-form balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top for that delightful crunch.
  • Bake the biscuits at 425°F for 13-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed.
  • Mash one-third of the sliced strawberries with a fork to release their juices.
  • Combine this with the remaining strawberries, along with the seedless raspberry jam and a sprinkle of sugar.
  • Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
  • In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks.
  • Gradually add the whipped cream sugar and continue to beat until you have soft peaks again.
  • Split the warm biscuits in half, layer macerated strawberries and whipped cream on the bottom half, then place the top half on.
  • Garnish with additional strawberries and cream, and serve immediately.

Notes

Let biscuits cool before slicing for clean layers. Assemble shortcake right before serving to keep biscuits fresh.
Keyword easy recipe, homemade dessert, picnic treat, strawberry shortcake, summer dessert