Strawberry Shortcake Bliss

Here’s how to whip up something I affectionately call Strawberry Shortcake Bliss. It’s basically summer on a plate — sweet strawberries, fluffy cake, and just a hint of nostalgia. It’s a must-try because one bite will make you sigh with happiness. Plus, it’s perfect for beginners and pros alike, promising to leave everyone licking their plates clean.

Ah, the infamous strawberry shortcake evenings where my husband raids the fridge at midnight! No joke, the trouble is real. This recipe has wormed its way into our family traditions — and for good reasons. Imagine a sleepy Sunday afternoon, the sun painting golden patterns through the windows, and the laughter of loved ones harmonizing with the crackling sound of fresh shortcake. My kids even have ranking debates over how much whipped cream is too much whipped cream (spoiler: the limit does not exist).

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Shortcake Bliss

– This dish makes you pine for summers past, with all their bare-foot, picnic-afternoon glory.
– Eating it at midnight directly from the fridge and feeling like you’ve committed a delicious sin.
– Shockingly impressive yet deceptively simple — like, if I can do it while dealing with a toddler asking “Why?” every ten seconds, so can you.

How to Make It

Okay, friend, so here’s where the magic happens. You start off by mixing together the usual suspects — flour, sugar, yada yada — in a bowl that you’ve probably borrowed from the kids’ cereal stash. Once all nice and combined, throw in your butter (diced and cold, because we’re not making soup, eh?). Use your fingers; it gets a bit messy but hey, life’s too short for clean hands. Pour in just enough milk until it’s more dough and less pool… you know what I mean? Shape it into little cakes and pop those beauties into the oven while wishing them luck!

While the oven works its wonders, slice your strawberries like you’ve got a vendetta against them. A drop of sugar and a touch of lemon juice will have them macerating nicely, whatever that word means. Assemble when cool — I mean the cakes, but chill vibes are always encouraged — by slathering whipped cream and stacking those berries high. Bam, done!

Ingredient Notes

– Flour: The bearer of all things structure. Get it right and the universe is your oyster. Get it wrong… well, you have cookies.
– Strawberries: Obviously the star, they can make or break this. Fresh is ideal, but you can fake it with a sugar fix.
– Butter: I skimped once and paid the flaky price. Don’t go rogue.

Recipe Steps: You must fill the “Recipe Steps” section with a clear, step-by-step version of the instructions. Do not leave it empty. Summarize the main actions from the ‘How to Make It’ section in concise steps. Each step should start with a verb and follow a numbered format.

1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Incorporate cold butter using your fingers.
3. Mix in milk until a dough forms.
4. Shape dough into cakes and bake.
5. Slice strawberries and mix with sugar and lemon.
6. Cool cakes, layer with whipped cream and strawberries to serve.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Storage Tips

After everyone has had their fill (or, you know, spoon-scraped the dish), leftover Strawberry Shortcake Bliss can be your breakfast buddy if you stash it in the fridge. Sealed tight, it can last for a good day or two. Cold cake on a sleepy morning? Yes, please. No judgements here!

Variations and Substitutions

Here’s where things get spicy — or not. Swapping honey for sugar brings a rustic touch (or because you’re just out of sugar). Once I tried using Greek yogurt instead of cream — debatable but still palatable. Skip ingredient if desperate and pray to the dessert gods; I’ve been there and sometimes luck is on your side.

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Strawberry Shortcake Bliss

This classic strawberry shortcake is a perfect blend of tender biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream—an irresistible summer treat.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, diced
• ▢ 0.75 cup whole milk
• ▢ 1.5 cups strawberries sliced
• ▢ 0.25 cup powdered sugar for strawberries
• ▢ 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ▢ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for whipped cream
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
• Cut in the cold diced butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add milk and stir gently just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
• Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into 6 biscuits.
• Place biscuits onto a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, toss sliced strawberries with 0.25 cup powdered sugar and set aside to macerate.
• Whip heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
• Slice cooled biscuits in half horizontally. Layer the base with macerated strawberries, then whipped cream. Top with biscuit tops and more cream and strawberries.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated but biscuits may soften.