About the Recipe
Warm, aromatic spiced biscuits baked in the late summer afternoon often signaled that our favorite dessert would be following supper. Their soft, golden edges cradled ripe, juicy strawberries and a swirl of whipped cream. Each bite was a perfect blend of sweetness and nostalgic memories. Try this strawberry shortcake recipe, & let it bring back to life those comforting moments.
Ingredients
TO MAKE THE STRAWBERRY TOPPING 1 pint of strawberries, washed & cut in half
3 oz. box of your favorite strawberry gelatin dessert
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
FOR THE SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM
1-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (355ml) 1/2 cup powdered (confectionary) sugar - 2oz. 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/8 cup sour cream (optional)
FOR THE SHORTCAKES This shortcake’s recipe foundation uses a Buttermilk Biscuit base. For the perfect result, refer to our Buttermilk Biscuit recipe to complete your shortcakes.
Egg yolk glaze - 1 egg yolk only + 2 tsp. milk White sanding sugar and/or sparkling sugar
Preparation
1. Prepare the strawberry topping by washing and cutting the strawberries into halves. Pour gelatin over strawberries and stir to evenly coat. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract and stir well. Cover and refrigerate strawberries while preparing the whipped cream & buttermilk biscuits. Refrigerate for at least 1-hour.
2. Prepare the whipped cream in a cold, medium-sized metal bowl. Add all ingredients except the sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, checking periodically. Stop mixing once the cream is thick and fluffy. If using, add sour cream and mix briefly to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Make the buttermilk biscuits as directed on recipe card using a 3-1/2” wide cookie cutter. Glaze the tops of each biscuit with a thin egg yolk glaze topped with sanding sugar. Bake according to recipe instructions.
4. After baking, let biscuits cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice the biscuits in half and layer each one with a healthy dollop of whipped cream and a spoonful of macerated strawberry topping. Finish tops of shortcakes with another generous serving of whipped cream and strawberries. Serve immediately!
RECIPE AUTHOR: Down Home Bakery, LLC.