Sweet Summer Strawberry Shortcakes
Sweet Summer Strawberry Shortcakes are one of my family’s favorite desserts. I start this dessert by baking buttery shortcakes. Then, I split the shortcakes and fill them with sweetened sliced strawberries and vanilla whipped cream. I like this dish for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this dessert in just about thirty minutes. Secondly, I like that this dish is fancy enough to serve to company but is easy enough to make on a weekday. Thirdly, I love that this dessert uses our fresh local summer strawberries. And, lastly, we all love the buttery biscuits, billowy whipped cream, and sweet strawberries.
The Equipment I Used
- A Pastry Blender- I used this to cut the butter into the dry ingredients. You could also use two knives or your hands to do this.
- An Electric Mixer- I used this to beat my whipped cream.
- A Biscuit Cutter- I used a four-inch biscuit cutter. I bought mine at Williams Sonoma
- A Baking Sheet- Use a flat shiny baking sheet
- Parchment Paper- I use this to line my baking sheet
The Ingredients Needed for Sweet Summer Strawberry Shortcakes
- Strawberries- Use the best berries you can find. I really prefer organic berries.
- Butter- I always use Kerry Gold Irish butter.
- Flour- I used King Arthur Flour.
- Buttermilk- Use whole milk buttermilk.
How I Made my Strawberry Shortcakes
- First, I made the shortcakes. It’s important to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the butter is the size of small peas. Also, be sure to not overmix the dough.
- Next, I whipped my cream. I like to start my mixer on a low speed. As the cream thickens, I increase the speed.
- Finally, I carefully split the biscuits and add the berries and the cream.
If you like strawberries, you need to try these divine Sweet Summer Strawberry Shortcakes.
