Balsamic Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Ingredients for Balsamic Strawberry Shortcakes

• All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar + 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Kosher Salt
• Unsalted Butter
• Eggs
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Balsamic Strawberry Shortcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork just until the dough comes together.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it to about 1-inch thickness.
7. Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut out 4 biscuits. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a few inches between each.
8. Whisk 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of water and brush the tops of the biscuits with the egg wash.
9. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
12. While the biscuits bake, combine 2 cups sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
13. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
14. Slice the biscuits in half horizontally.
15. Divide the macerated strawberries evenly among the bottom halves of the biscuits.
16. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and place the biscuit tops on each.
17. Serve immediately with extra whipped cream and macerated strawberries on the side.