Ingredients and Weight:
- Strawberries, 1 lb
- Sugar, 1 cup
- Shortcake mix, 1 box
- Butter, 1/2 cup (softened)
- Milk, 1 cup
- Whipped cream, 8 oz
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut strawberries in half and toss with sugar. Set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine shortcake mix, butter, and milk. Stir until just combined and do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm shortcakes topped with macerated strawberries and whipped cream.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and juicy strawberries
- Fluffy and buttery shortcakes
- Creamy and decadent whipped cream
- American classic dessert
User Comments:
- "This was a delicious and easy-to-make strawberry shortcake! The strawberries were perfectly tart and sweet, and the shortcakes were fluffy and moist. The whipped cream was the perfect topping."
- "My kids loved this recipe! It's a great way to use fresh summer strawberries."
- "This strawberry shortcake was a hit at my 4th of July party! It was so beautiful and tasty."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a sweeter shortcake, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
- If you don't have a shortcake mix, you can use a biscuit mix instead.
- To prevent the strawberries from getting too watery, pat them dry with paper towels before macerating them.
- Serve the strawberry shortcake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
