Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups Bisquick, Note 1
  • 3 tablespoon cold butter, cut in small cubes
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) milk
  • 4 cups whole strawberries, washed and stems removed ((about 1 lb/450g))
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar ((or more, to taste of if berries aren't too sweet))
  • squeeze of lemon ((1-2 tsp))
  • 1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping cream 35%
  • 3 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425F/218C.
  • MAKE THE SHORTCAKE BISCUITS: If you prefer a shortcut, just follow the recipe on the Bisquick box. Otherwise, in a medium or large bowl, add the Bisquick and butter. Mix the butter and bisquick with your fingers until well blended. Add enough milk until a soft dough forms. Handling the dough very lightly (don't over mix), divide into 8 portions and drop onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I gently pat them into discs about 1/2 inch/1.27cm thick. Bake in preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden on top. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Note 2 - for homemade biscuits.
  • PREPARE STRAWBERRIES: While the biscuits are baking, cut the strawberries in halves or quarters. Place sliced strawberries in a bowl, add sugar and lemon and squish with your fingers a bit to release the juices. Taste and add more sugar or lemon to desired sweetness.
  • MAKE WHIPPED CREAM: Using an immersion blender, food processor, stand mixer or a electric hand mixer, pour the COLD heavy cream into a bowl, Add sugar and vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Peaks should be fairly stiff and just very slightly droopy. Don't over beat (it will turn into butter!). Makes 2 cups.
  • ASSEMBLE SHORTCAKES: Cut the sweet biscuits in half horizontally (like a hamburger bun) and place bottom half on individual plates or bowls. Spoon some juicy strawberries and a bit of whipped cream on top of biscuit half. Place other half of biscuit on top. Add more whipped cream, then more strawberries. Serve immediately. Alternatively, set everything out and let people make their own.