The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Recipe by Chef John

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ¼cupbutter

  • 2cupsself-rising flour

  • ¼cupwhite sugar, plus more for topping

  • ½cupmilk

  • ¼cupheavy whipping cream, plus more for brushing

  • 4pintsfresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

  • ½cupwhite sugar

  • ¾cupheavy whipping cream

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

  • 3dropsvanilla extract

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Melt butter over medium heat in small saucepan. Stir continually, letting foam dissipate, just until butter begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. Whisk together self-rising flour and 1/4 cup white sugar in a bowl. Add milk, 1/4 cup cream, and toasted butter. Mix just until ingredients come together. Wad up dough and transfer to floured surface. Press or roll dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Cut in half lengthwise, and then cut each half into 3 portions. Place shortcake pieces on prepared baking sheet. Brush with cream; sprinkle with sugar.

  4. Bake in preheated oven until gold brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer shortcakes to a rack to cool completely.

  5. Sprinkle sliced strawberries with sugar; stir until sugar begins to dissolve. Refrigerate until juice from berries is extracted, about 1 hour.

  6. Whip 3/4 cup cream with 1 tablespoon sugar and a few drops of vanilla in bowl with an electric mixer.

  7. Split biscuit in half. Place bottom half in a bowl. Spoon strawberries and juice over shortbread half. Top with shortbread top and spoon on more strawberries and juice over the shortbread. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream.

Cooking Tips:

This recipe makes 6 large or 8 normal strawberry shortcakes.

You can make your own self-rising flour by sifting together 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon fine salt.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories408
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
11g
54%
Cholesterol
57mg
19%
Sodium
457mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
21%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Total Sugars
30g
Protein
6g
11%
Vitamin C
105mg
117%
Calcium
173mg
13%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
360mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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