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Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

Skip the boxed version, and make homemade Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits. Topped with fresh whipped cream, and macerated strawberries, this dessert is sure to please!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Anything Sweet
Cuisine Dessert
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Homemade Biscuits

  • 1 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons of white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter (very cold and cubed)
  • 1/2 cup of whole milk (may substitute with buttermilk)
  • 1 tablespoon of heavy cream (brushed on top)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of sugar (sprinkled on top)

Strawberry Topping

  • 3 cups of chopped strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons of white sugar
  • 1/2 of a lemon (juiced)

Whipped Cream

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of white sugar (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preparing the strawberries. Cut them in 2 halves and add them to a bowl with sugar and lemon juice. Stir and place in fridge. This will allow strawberries to release their juices and natural sweetness.
  • Next work on the biscuit dough. In a large bowl add: flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk well. Then add the cold cubed butter.
  • Using a fork, pastry cutter or your hands, cut or press the butter until it forms coarse crumbs. Beware to work quickly, as butter will begin to soften.
  • To the coarse crumbs, add the whole milk and fold until barely incorporated. Do NOT over mix. Dough should be slightly tacky and crumbly.
  • With floured hands form the dough to a slightly smooth ball.
  • Next add flour to a rolling pin and roll the dough until it is 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut your biscuit shapes and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • To make sure your biscuits rise, place the biscuits closely side by side in circular shape. (think beer pong style)
  • Brush tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Then bake for 15 -18 minutes at 425 degrees (F)
  • While your biscuits bake, prepare the whipped cream by quickly whisking heavy cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk until soft peaks. Store in fridge until biscuits are done baking.
  • Cool biscuits for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with layers of strawberries and whipped cream.

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