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The BEST Strawberry Shortcake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | This mouthwatering #dessert is terrific for the #FourthofJuly, other summer #holidays, picnics, backyard BBQs or potlucks. #strawberries

Strawberry Shortcake

Teresa Ambra
This lovely old-fashioned shortcake recipe is covered with fresh strawberries and whipped topping. It's a sensational dessert that's great for the summer holidays. If you enjoy strawberries this is easy & delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8
Calories 417 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 sharp knife to slice strawberries
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 10-inch round layer torte dish
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 pastry blender
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. fresh Driscoll's strawberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. pink Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 2% milk cream or Almond milk
  • butter if desired
  • 8 oz. ctn. TruWhip non-dairy Whipped topping or other non-dairy whipped topping
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 cup strawberries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Slice strawberries; sprinkle with 1 cup granulated sugar and let stand 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 450°.
  • Grease a 10” round layer torte dish.
  • Measure flour, 2 tbsp. granulated sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
  • Cut in coconut oil or butter thoroughly with a pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in milk or Almond milk just until blended.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tbsp. granulated sugar.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cut shortcake into 8 servings.
  • Split each piece in half.
  • Spread with butter, if desired.
  • Fill and top with berries.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping.

Notes

NOTE: This is also good served ala mode.
 
NOTE: Use Califia Farms Almond milk instead of milk and no butter when preparing the shortcake if trying to keep this recipe vegan.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 471mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 2gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dessert, strawberries, strawberry shortcake
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