Best Easy Elegant Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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An old-fashioned, tender shortcake with two layers of strawberries topped with whipped cream.

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pints fresh strawberries
½ cup white sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
1 egg
⅔ cup milk
2 cups whipped heavy cream

Steps:

  • Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
  • Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 347 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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This is a very easy and quick dessert. If you love strawberries and shortcake, then this is the recipe for you!

Provided by Amy Trombley

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
¼ cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package prepared sponge cake dessert cups
1 (7 ounce) can whipped cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place strawberries in a container with a lid; add sugar and stir to coat. Place lid on the container and refrigerate until sugar has dissolved, at least 15 minutes.
  • Place a 1 dessert cup in each serving bowl and smother with strawberries. Top each with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 36.5 g

BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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For a dazzling summer dessert, you can't beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added even more indulgence to this recipe by buttering the shortcake. This is the best strawberry shortcake recipe. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and half-and-half; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. , Spread batter into a 6-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray, slightly building up the edges. Bake at 450° until golden, 13-15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat whipping cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Cut cake horizontally in half. Soften remaining butter. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with butter. Top with half of strawberries and cream mixture. Repeat layers of cake, strawberries and cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Make a from-scratch Strawberry Shortcake recipe from Food Network with fresh whipped cream, juicy strawberries and homemade shortcake.

Provided by Mary Nolan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and quartered
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Whipped Cream, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Mix strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar and refrigerate while juices develop, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined. Place mixture in an ungreased 8-inch square pan and bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove shortcake from pan and place on a rack to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and split each piece in half horizontally.
  • Spoon some of the strawberries with their juice onto each shortcake bottom. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and then the shortcake top. Spoon more strawberries over the top and serve.
  • Using a mixer, beat the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

EASY & ELEGANT STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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I love strawberry shortcake but sometimes you don't want to bake homemade sweet biscuits or have all the fat of whipping cream!! I created this quick strawberry shortcake with a yummy store-bought pound cake and I sweetened and flavored some Greek yogurt for the topping! Easy and good!

Provided by Chef Citron

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 shortcakes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
1 lb store-bought butter creme cake (or pound cake)
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
1/2 teaspoon limoncello (optional)
1/2 teaspoon crystallized candied ginger (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the sliced strawberries with the sugar and Grand Marnier then set aside in the fridge for a few hours to let the flavors meld and a sweet juice to form.
  • Mix together the yogurt with the nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, Grand Marnier, and Limoncello. Set aside in the fridge until ready to serve your dessert.
  • Serve the cake with the strawberries and juice poured over and top with a dollop of the yogurt cream and a sprinkle of candied ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2, Fat 0.4, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 0.8

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: strawberry, granulated sugar, lemon zest, fine sea salt, all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, fine sea salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, flaky sea salt, whipped cream

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ lb strawberry, cleaned, hulled, and quartered
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups all purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed
1 cup heavy cream, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, divided
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Marinate the strawberries: in a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside to marinate while you make the shortcakes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed butter and, using your fingers, cut in the butter until pea-sized pieces form and the mixture starts to clump together. Add 1 cup (240 ml) cream and mix just to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to a clean work surface and pat into a ¾-inch-thick (2 cm) rectangle. Cut into 8 squares. Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of each square with the remaining 1½ tablespoons of heavy cream and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and flaky salt.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the shortcakes are cooked through and golden on top.
  • Cool the shortcakes, then split and serve with the marinated strawberries and whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams

EASY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES



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A layered shortcake that brings sunshine to the table no matter what the season!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
Butter or margarine, softened
Cream or sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottom and side of round pan, 8x1 1/2 inches.
  • Cut shortening into flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended. Pat dough in pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Split layer horizontally in half while hot. Spread with butter; fill and top with strawberries. Serve warm with cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg

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