Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Strawberry Shortcake
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2½ lb strawberries; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 cup chilled heavy cream; ¼ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 6 whole buttermilk biscuits; 1 piece potato masher

A classic dessert featuring sweet, juicy strawberries and whipped cream served over buttery buttermilk biscuits. The perfect balance of fresh fruit, cream, and tender biscuits makes this a delightful summer treat.

6 servings

1 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2½ lb strawberries
•½ cup granulated sugar
•1 cup chilled heavy cream
•¼ cup sour cream
•2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
•½ teaspoon vanilla
•6 whole buttermilk biscuits
•1 piece potato masher

Cooking Instructions

1.
Toss strawberries with granulated sugar in a large bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Gently press strawberries with potato masher to help release their juices, being careful not to crush them to a pulp. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
60 min
2.
Beat together heavy cream, sour cream, confectioners sugar (to taste), and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until it holds a soft shape (not stiff).
5 min
3.
Split biscuits horizontally with a fork and arrange 2 halves, split sides up, on each of 6 plates. Top with strawberries and juices, then with whipped cream.
5 min