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Easy Fluffy Individual Strawberry Shortcakes

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A simple, quick, and fluffy individual strawberry shortcakes recipe perfect for summer desserts, featuring light shortcakes, juicy strawberries, and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 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, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups (600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently and set aside to macerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter.
  4. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the milk and egg together.
  6. Pour the milk-egg mixture into the flour-butter mix. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Lightly flour your hands and scoop out dough portions about 1/4 cup (60g) each. Shape into rounds roughly 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Place them spaced apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Transfer the baked shortcakes to a cooling rack for about 10 minutes.
  10. While the shortcakes cool, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  11. Slice each shortcake in half horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of macerated strawberries onto the bottom half, add a dollop of whipped cream, then cap with the top half.

Notes

Use cold butter and minimal mixing to keep shortcakes fluffy. Chill dough if kitchen is warm. Whip cream in a chilled bowl and watch carefully to avoid overwhipping. Macerate strawberries for at least 20 minutes for best flavor. Tent shortcakes with foil if browning too quickly. Assemble just before serving to keep texture intact.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, summer dessert, individual shortcakes, fluffy shortcakes, easy dessert, fresh strawberries, whipped cream

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