Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 19, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes nine 2 1/2-inch or twenty-five 1 1/2-inch shortcakes This classic recipe starts with four pints of fresh strawberries, which macerate in sugar and lemon juice until they release their sweet juices. The filling is then layered with homemade vanilla whipped cream between flaky biscuits for a delicious summer dessert. Ingredients 4 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and halved ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ cup plus ⅓ cup granulated sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 4 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons salt 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 cups plus 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling Vanilla Whipped Cream for Strawberry Shortcakes Directions Macerate strawberries: Place berries in a bowl; stir in lemon juice and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Let stand until berries are very juicy, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut butter into mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cream; mix just until dough comes together. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; pat into a 1-inch-thick square. Using a 2 1/2-inch or 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 9 large or 25 small rounds; transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes or overnight. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove rounds from refrigerator. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons cream with egg yolk. Brush tops with egg wash. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if desired. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes for small shortcakes and 15 to 18 for large. Cool slightly on wire racks, about 15 minutes. Slice shortcakes open with a serrated knife; place bottom halves on serving plates. Add a dollop of whipped cream and the strawberries with their juice, and top off with matching shortcake halves. Rate it Print