Chef John'S Classic Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1/4 cup white sugar, plus more for topping; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, plus more for brushing; 4 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered; 1/2 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 3 drops vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
2 cups self-rising flour
1/4 cup white sugar, plus more for topping
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, plus more for brushing
4 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 drops vanilla extract

1
Preheat 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.

952

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 2 cups self-rising flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, plus more for topping, 1/2 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Classic Strawberry Shortcake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chef John'S Classic Strawberry Shortcake

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