Description
Sweet summer memories bloom with this classic Strawberry Shortcake, a delightful dessert that marries buttery biscuits with luscious, ripe berries and pillowy whipped cream. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each heavenly bite of this timeless treat that brings joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 pints fresh strawberries
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Baking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons water
- Raw sugar (for sprinkling)
Flavoring and Sweeteners:
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create biscuit base by combining dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate grated cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add buttermilk, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface and gently fold into a rectangle, creating multiple layers by folding into thirds.
- Allow dough to rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to enhance texture.
- Roll out dough and cut into 8 equal pieces, positioning them closely on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush biscuits with additional buttermilk and sprinkle raw sugar on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then remove and cool completely.
- Prepare strawberries by slicing and mixing with sugar and lemon juice, letting them release juices for 15 minutes.
- Whip mascarpone, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until soft peaks form.
- Carefully split each cooled biscuit horizontally.
- Layer bottom half with mascarpone cream and macerated strawberries.
- Crown with top biscuit half and additional whipped cream.
- Serve immediately to enjoy optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Chill butter thoroughly before grating to ensure the most flaky, tender biscuits with perfect texture.
- Folding technique creates delicate, layered biscuits by trapping tiny butter pockets that create incredible rise and lightness.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring the same tender crumb and delicious result.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave nectar for alternative sweetening options that complement the strawberries’ natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg