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Fluffy Individual Strawberry Shortcakes Easy Homemade Treat Recipe

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These fluffy individual strawberry shortcakes are quick and easy to make, featuring a tender, buttery shortcake paired with juicy macerated strawberries and lightly whipped cream. Perfect for a simple, homemade treat that feels personal and indulgent.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for shortcakes)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g), cold and cut into small cubes
  • ¾ cup whole milk (180ml), cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (about 300g), hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberry filling)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml), cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Filling: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Let them macerate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Make the Shortcake Dough: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  3. Add Milk and Vanilla: Pour in cold milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently until dough just comes together; it will be sticky. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Shape the Shortcakes: Lightly flour hands and surface. Turn dough out and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a 3-inch round biscuit cutter to cut individual shortcakes. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Gather scraps, pat again, and cut more shortcakes.
  5. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool slightly.
  6. Whip the Cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. Pour cold heavy cream into bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla, and whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  7. Assemble the Shortcakes: Slice each shortcake in half horizontally. Spoon macerated strawberries and syrup onto bottom half, add a dollop of whipped cream, then place top half back on. Optionally, add more whipped cream and a strawberry slice on top.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky, fluffy shortcakes. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Macerate strawberries to create a syrupy filling. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Dough can be refrigerated if too sticky. Tent shortcakes with foil if browning too quickly. Unbaked shortcakes can be frozen and baked from frozen with extra baking time.

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