Easy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Perfect for Summer Desserts
A quick and simple strawberry shortcake recipe using just four ingredients: fresh strawberries, sugar, buttery biscuits, and whipped cream. Perfect for a light, refreshing summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 large buttery biscuits (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat and let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to macerate.
- Pour 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Whip with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- If using store-bought biscuits, warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until heated through and fragrant. If homemade, bake according to your recipe.
- Slice each biscuit horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of macerated strawberries onto the bottom half, add a dollop of whipped cream, then place the top biscuit half over. Add more strawberries and cream on top if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Optionally chill assembled shortcakes in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use cold cream and a chilled bowl for best whipped cream results. Macerate strawberries for at least 20 minutes to bring out juices. Warm biscuits slightly before assembly to avoid sogginess. For dairy-free, swap heavy cream with chilled coconut cream and use dairy-free biscuits. For gluten-free, use gluten-free biscuits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3.5
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