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Easy Affordable Strawberry Shortcake Recipe for Perfect Mothers Day Dessert

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A quick and simple strawberry shortcake recipe perfect for Mother’s Day, featuring flaky biscuits, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream. This affordable dessert is easy to make with pantry staples and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk, cold
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4 cups (600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add the cubed cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  5. Whisk the milk and beaten egg together, then pour into the flour mixture. Stir gently just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass and place on the baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat.
  7. Bake biscuits for 12–15 minutes until golden and risen.
  8. While biscuits bake, whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Once biscuits cool slightly, slice them in half horizontally. Spoon strawberries with juice onto the bottom half, add whipped cream, and top with the biscuit lid.
  10. Serve immediately for best texture. If waiting, keep components separate and assemble before serving.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for flaky biscuits. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough biscuits. Macerate strawberries for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Serve biscuits fresh or warm slightly before serving. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible.

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