Go Back

Strawberry Shortcake with Biscuits

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large biscuits
  • 1 carton strawberries halved
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar can omit

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your favorite biscuit recipe.
  • Thoroughly rinse and dry your strawberries. Slice strawberries in half, or according to your preference. Transfer the sliced strawberries into a clean bowl.
  • Once all of the strawberries have been sliced, wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Pour chilled heavy whipping cream into a medium mixing bowl. It is important the heavy whipping cream remain cold, to ensure it stays whipped. Add in the vanilla extract and cream of tartar.
  • Using a handheld electric mixer, or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream, vanilla, and cream of tartar on a high setting. Begin to spoon in the powdered sugar tablespoon by tablespoon, waiting about 20-30 seconds before each new addition. If you prefer your whipped cream to be sweeter, feel free to add in more powdered sugar.
  • Continue to beat the cream until stiff peak stage is reached. You will know it is done when the whisk attachment removed leaves "peaks" in the whipped cream.
  • Cover the whipped cream with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Once ready to serve, place one biscuit on a plate with a generous scoop of strawberries and a generous scoop of whipped cream.

Notes

  • Allowing the sliced strawberries to sit in the refrigerator with sugar allows the strawberries to macerate. This is a process that causes the strawberries to soften and release a very sweet juice, which is especially delicious when served with the biscuits. 
  • The cream of tartar helps the whipped cream stay intact longer, so it can remain out of the refrigerator for a longer period of time. If you are preparing the whipped cream and serving immediately, this ingredient may be omitted.