Chef Sven's Divine Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Chef Sven • 2023-08-12

Today, I’m going to share with you one of my all-time favorite dessert recipes: the divine strawberry shortcake. This classic dessert combines the sweet juiciness of fresh strawberries with the light and airy goodness of homemade whipped cream and fluffy cake. It’s a heavenly treat that is perfect for any occasion.

Now, before I dive into the recipe, let me share a little story with you. Back in my early days as a chef, I used to work at a fancy hotel that prided itself on serving the finest desserts. The strawberry shortcake was one of our signature dishes, and it always received rave reviews. I still remember the first time I made it for a VIP guest. She took one bite and her eyes lit up with delight. It was a moment of pure culinary triumph!

Now, let’s get down to business and make some divine strawberry shortcake!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional whipped cream for serving

Instructions:

1. Start by preparing the strawberries. Wash them thoroughly, hull them, and slice them into small pieces. Place the sliced strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle them with 1/4 cup of sugar. Toss gently to coat the strawberries in the sugar. Set aside for about 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.

2. In the meantime, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes to the bowl and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir well until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

4. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 inch. Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out individual shortcakes. Place the shortcakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Bake the shortcakes in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

6. Once the shortcakes have cooled, it’s time to assemble the strawberry shortcake. Take a shortcake and split it in half horizontally. Place a generous spoonful of the sugared strawberries on the bottom half of the shortcake. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream. Place the other half of the shortcake on top and garnish with more whipped cream and a strawberry.

7. Serve the divine strawberry shortcake immediately and enjoy its heavenly flavors!

I hope you give this recipe a try and experience the joy of biting into a slice of divine strawberry shortcake. It’s a dessert that never fails to impress!