Spring into sweetness with Chef Chris Varner’s Strawberry Shortcake! This delightful dessert features tender homemade biscuits layered with honey-glazed strawberries and whipped cream — a perfect treat to celebrate the season’s freshest flavors.
Strawberry Shortcake
A fresh and delightful spring dessert featuring homemade golden biscuits layered with honey-sweetened, lemon-zested strawberries and whipped cream. Chef Chris Varner’s Strawberry Shortcake recipe is perfect for celebrating seasonal flavors and enjoying a classic treat with a fresh twist.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry cutter or forks (for cutting butter into flour)
- Rolling Pin
- Round Cookie cutter (for biscuit shapes)
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Saucepan (for cooking strawberries)
- Knife (for slicing biscuits and hulling strawberries)
- Spoon or spatula (for stirring and assembling)
- Cooling rack (optional)
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted cold butter
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 egg beaten
Strawberries
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut butter into small pieces and work into flour mixture until combined.
- Stir in milk and beaten egg just until batter comes together.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut biscuits with a cookie cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, cook half the strawberries with sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Pour into a bowl, then stir in remaining strawberries, lemon zest, and honey. Chill.
- Slice each biscuit in half. Spread whipped cream on the bottom half, spoon a layer of strawberries, then add more whipped cream. Dust the top biscuit with sugar, place on top, and enjoy!
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