Sunday, January 25, 2009

Strawberry Shortcakes

I love homemade strawberry shortcakes. They aren't difficult to throw together the shortcake right out of the oven is divine. It is such a quick and easy dessert that really impresses. Mmmmm!


Strawberry Shortcakes

4 cups strawberries
1/2 cup sugar

Shortcakes:
2 cups flour
2 TBSP sugar
1 TBSP baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk

Whipped Cream:
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 TBSP sugar

Slice strawberries and mix with 1/2 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture is in fine crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended. If not completely moistened, add additional milk.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Just before serving, whip cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form. Split shortcakes, top with strawberries and whipped cream.

13 comments:

  1. Donna-FFWJanuary 25, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    I also love strawberry shortcakes. My children love them. Often times I will make them into a trifle for them. Sometimes I cheat and use Bisquick for the dough.. SSHH.. don't tell:) Love your version!

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  2. MeganJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    What's not to like - cake, strawberries, and whipped cream?

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  3. FlourchildJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    ahh your shortcake looks so good. I love strawberries and whipped cream! Your picture make me want one now!

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  4. MegJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Looks delicious!

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  5. Ingrid_3BsJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Your shortcake looks good....I've never had a "real" one. Babygirl tried to make some (on her own)using her cookbook but somewhere along the way she had a mishap and the shortcakes came out like cookies, flat crunchy cookies albeit tasty ones. Guess we should try again, strawberry season is starting up here.
    ~ingrid

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  6. ShelbyJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    This so reminds me of being a little girl. There are certain things that take me back and makes me wish I could be young again...and this is one of those things. Looks awesome Cristine. When you come back to the states, you need to come cook with me!

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  7. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateJanuary 25, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Yummm Cristine! This would be the perfect, decandent Sunday Brunch dish right now. :) (It's that time here...)

    I love Strawberry Shortcake, and yours looks exceptional! Nice job.

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  8. SpryteJanuary 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Those look great! I've never made the 'cakes' for shortcake... I usually pick up the little cakes they have in the produce department near the berries. Now I feel guilty!!

    I'll have to try this soon!

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  9. teresaJanuary 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Oh these make me crave summer, beautiful!

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  10. BunnyJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    I can't wait for summer and fresh strawberries! My mom and dad use to have strawberry shortcake as a dinner once in a while when the strawberries were in season.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    For some reason, I've never made homemade strawberry shortcake. I love strawberries and will definitely make a shortcake soon.

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  12. J.L. DangerJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    those strawberries look so sweet!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    UMM delicious. You definetly know how to rock the Shortcakes. Love you

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