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Easy 30-Minute Strawberry Shortcake Recipe No Baking Required

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A quick and easy no-bake strawberry shortcake perfect for summer, featuring a tender biscuit base, fresh macerated strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup cold milk (dairy or almond milk)
  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar, honey

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries by tossing sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, stirring gently halfway through.
  2. Prepare the biscuit base by combining flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Slowly add cold milk and stir just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Pat dough into a 1-inch thick round on a parchment-lined baking sheet or flat plate. The base should be soft but hold together.
  5. Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  6. Assemble the shortcake by cutting or scooping chunks of biscuit base onto plates, topping with macerated strawberries and their juice, then a dollop of whipped cream. Add optional garnishes if desired.
  7. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure a tender biscuit base. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Macerate strawberries properly for juicy syrup. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid turning it into butter. Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess. Chilling biscuit base before serving can improve texture.

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