I haven’t always been the biggest fan of strawberry shortcake. As a child I was traumatized by those horrific little spongey shortcake shells they sell pre-packaged in the fruit section of most grocery stores, and for years after that the only thought that came to mind when I heard an offering of strawberry shortcake was “NOOOOOOOO“. Me… dramatic? Maybe just a tad 😉
But when I was in my early twenties I worked at a cute little bakery and everything changed! I noticed their strawberry shortcake situation involved a big, flaky biscuit… and ice cream… and TONS of strawberries… and whipped cream, too. Pssssh! Now that’s what I’m talking about. I totally wanted it.
This past weekend I got a really bad craving for said epic shortcake, and just knew it was time to buckle down in the baking department and make it happen! I scaled this recipe down to make just enough for two (or four if you’re really good at sharing), but I think it could easily be doubled if you wanted to experiment with making a larger batch. But for us, two is just perfect.
Tender, flaky biscuits; sweet, juicy strawberries; luscious vanilla bean ice cream; and freshly whipped cream… DO IT 😉 xoxo
Quick and Easy Strawberry Shortcake for Two
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and thinly sliced
- whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons cold coconut oil OR shortening
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large scoops vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees (F). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a small bowl mix the sliced strawberries with a 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and the lemon juice; set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Add the cold coconut oil or shortening into the dry ingredients and using your hands work it into the mixture quickly until it resembles a coarse meal. Add in the milk and sour cream and mix the dough with your hands just until combined. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a circle, patting it to about 1/2 inch in thickness.
- Place biscuits on prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes; or until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then top with ice cream, strawberries and whipped cream! Serve at once 🙂
Kathy Dolan says
Made these for dessert last night. Used butter instead of the coconut milk or shortening since neither were on hand and mixed strawberries with blueberries since I had both. Cooked them a bit longer than stated, but that’s OK. Will definitely make them again – maybe with peaches next time!
Ester says
When u say cold coconut oil do u mean hard coconut oil?
Confused
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Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
Loved that you made your own shortcake with coconut oil instead of butter – these look so good!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, I was also traumatized by those spongey shortcake things! Never have eaten those ever again. I recently made this with two lemon lavender shortbread cookies I had picked up. . sooooooo good!! love this, Ashley! pinned!!! this is the perfect way to enjoy strawberries if you ask me!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I lurveeee that this is for 2. I always make dessert for me and the hubs and then the rest just goes bad because we just can’t eat a whole cake to ourselves. Pinning this girlfriend!
Nadira Nancy says
I love these cakes!!! They are perfect. What a neat idea to make strawberry shortcake! I may make this for my dad over the weekend for father’s day.
He wants brunch (made by my sister and me). He’s a sucker for strawberries,
so this is perfect! Thanks for the idea!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
strawberry shortcakes are just the most perfect little treat ever.. yours look so adorable. love it!
How to Philosophize with Cake says
This looks amazing! I agree, there is nothing like homemade strawberry shortcake. The first time I made it, I was blown away. 🙂
Alyssa {Cake, Crust, and Sugar Dust} says
Homemade shortcakes are a million times better than the weird store bought shells! These look flaky and delicious, just like shortcake should be! I love that the recipe is for two…definitely making for the boyfriend and I!