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strawberry shortcake

Mom's Strawberry Shortcake

Easy homemade shortcake made with summer strawberries and all bounded together with vanilla icecream! Savory summer on a spoon!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pints strawberries, cleaned
  • 1/4 cup sugar Recommend coconut palm sugar for healthier alternative
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2/3 cup light cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • vanilla ice cream

Instructions
 

  • Place strawberries in a large bowl with sugar and lemon zest. Mash away and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • For the shortcake add all the dry ingredients to a bowl. Add in the cubed butter and mix with hands or food processor using a dough blade until you reach pea-size consistency. Lightly beat egg, cream, and vanilla together and add to bowl. Mix until just incorporated and shape into ball or disc on lightly flour surface.
  • Roll to 1/2 to 1 inch. thickness and cut with a 2 1/2 in. biscuit cutter or use a cup. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 450 degrees F. for about 10 minutes.
  • Cut biscuit in half and butter for extra savory goodness (optional). Place bottom half on a serving plate followed with a scoop of strawberries mixture followed by a scoop of vanilla icecream. Place top biscuit on top and drizzle more strawberry goodness on top with love. Cheers!

Notes

  • If you want to keep the biscuits rustic you could use a tablespoon and scoop it onto the baking sheet--they don't spread
  • Add-in balsamic vinegar to the strawberry mixture for extra flavor
  • If you end up with more biscuits then strawberries enjoy them as toast for breakfast! 
Keyword strawberry desserts, strawberry shortcake, summer desserts