Strawberry shortcakes
Recipe for strawberry shortcakes, or biscuits with strawberries and cream
Strawberry shortcakes are classic biscuits, loved not only in the United States but also around the world. Crumbly and slightly fluffy shortcakes are an ideal combination with whipped cream and fruit. Taking advantage of strawberry season, I added fresh, juicy strawberries here, which add a distinct flavor and natural sweetness to the biscuits. Biscuits prepared and served this way look fantastic and will surely delight family and guests!
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Strawberry shortcakes recipe step by step
If you like unusual flavor combinations and enjoy delicious desserts, these biscuits served with whipped cream and strawberries will surely delight you. You must try them!
Strawberry shortcakes recipe
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ingredients for shortcakes
- 300 g wheat flour – al-purpose (- 2 cups)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 50 g sugar (- 1/4 cup)
- 85 g butter (cold)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (cold – 180 ml)
- 2 egg yolks (from hard-boiled eggs (I forgot about them and didn’t add them))
ingredients for whipped cream for shortcakes
- 250 ml heavy cream (well chilled)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (or to taste)
additional ingredients for shortcakes
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 250-300 g strawberries
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How to make shortcakes
- Add flour, sugar, and baking powder to a bowl.300 g wheat flour – al-purpose, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 50 g sugar
- Add butter cut into pieces and crumble the mixture with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.85 g butter
- Grate the egg yolks on a fine grater and add to the dough (I made it without because I forgot ;)).2 egg yolks
- Gradually add cold heavy cream to the dough and knead until it forms a nice ball.3/4 cup heavy cream
- Flatten the dough or lightly roll it out to a thickness of 1.5-2 cm and cut out circles with a glass – my glass had a diameter of 6 cm.
- Quickly knead the remaining dough, roll it out, and cut out circles again.
- Place the circles on a board with baking paper – put them in the fridge for an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 230 degrees (top-bottom mode).
- Brush the top of the shortcakes with melted butter and sprinkle with one tablespoon of sugar.1 tablespoon butter
- Place the chilled shortcakes in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes – until golden brown.
- After baking, cool the shortcakes.
How to make whipped cream for shortcakes
- Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until thick.250 ml heavy cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
How to serve shortcakes
- Wash the strawberries and cut them into smaller pieces – add a tablespoon of sugar, mix, and set aside until they release a little juice.250-300 g strawberries
- Cut the shortcakes in half, place strawberries with juice and whipped cream on each.
- Cover with the cut-off piece and serve
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Strawberry shortcakes – notes
Strawberry shortcakes, literally translated, are “small/low biscuits with strawberries“.
They are popular mainly in the United States and are essentially semi-shortcrust biscuits.
But they are tall enough to be cut in half.
Most often, such cut shortcakes are spread with whipped cream and sliced strawberries are added to them.
Outside of strawberry season, you can use other fruits.
How to make strawberry shortcakes – tips
To prepare my strawberry shortcakes, I used James Beard’s recipe.
I followed the recipe strictly, except for one element.
He uses boiled egg yolks in his biscuits, which he grates on a fine grater into the dough.
I also intended to add them.
At least three times I got up from my laptop to put the eggs on to boil, and something always distracted me.
In the end, I completely forgot about them.
I made my strawberry shortcakes.
I took photos and we ate the cakes.
And only when preparing the post did I realize I had forgotten about those unfortunate egg yolks!
Do they change much in the dough? I don’t know.
Next time I’ll add them, then I’ll know.
I leave the choice to you – with or without yolks ;)
Besides the unfortunate egg yolks, you will need cold heavy cream, cold butter, flour, and sugar.
Cold ingredients are key here! The biscuits should also be chilled in the refrigerator before baking.
After baking, cool the shortcakes and then serve them with whipped cream and strawberries.
I also invite you to try other recipes for cakes with cream and for homemade cookies.
Ps. I recommend following my instagram for delicious and easy recipes!
Recommended recipes for simple biscuits perfect for dessert
Be sure to check out my other recipes for simple and quick biscuits that will be perfect for dessert after dinner, or as a sweet snack during the day. Here I recommend three such recipes:
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Recipe for biscuits with strawberries and cream
I invite you to try shortcakes, popular in England and the USA, which are low cakes. These neither-biscuits-nor-cakes are usually served sliced and layered with whipped cream and fruit. Taking advantage of strawberry season, I prepared my biscuits with strawberries. I tell you, they taste wonderful. You can serve such shortcakes for breakfast or dessert. I think if you serve someone biscuits with strawberries for breakfast in bed, you'll make quite an impression :) I think you agree with me. Shortcakes themselves are very simple to make. And layered with whipped cream and served with strawberries or other fruits, they look and taste sensational!
Strawberry shortcakes recipe
See my recipe for shortcakes and check out how to make biscuits with strawberries and cream, perfect for breakfast in bed and more ;) You can prepare such strawberry shortcakes as a surprise for a birthday or an anniversary. You can, of course, eat them with your weekend coffee :) And when strawberry season ends, make these biscuits with other fruits. I think they will taste great with blueberries :) Check out how strawberry shortcakes taste and make them for yourself and someone close to you :) Be sure to also check out my other baked goods with strawberries :)
