SUPER STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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"Wow!" is what people say when I set this dessert on the table. It's fun to serve since it's attractive, not overly sweet and bursting with the wondrous flavor of field-fresh strawberries. -Renee Bisch, Wellesley, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
SHORTCAKE:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
WHIPPED CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Toss strawberries with sugar; let stand, allowing juices from berries to release., For shortcake, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together egg and sour cream. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. , On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough 8-10 times. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet; roll or pat to a 7-1/2-in. circle. Bake until golden brown, 13-17 minutes. Remove to a wire rack; cool completely. , In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. , Using a long serrated knife, cut shortcake horizontally in half. Spoon half the strawberries (including juices) over top; spread with half the whipped cream. Add top of shortcake; layer with the remaining whipped cream and berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.