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Strawberry Cream Shortcake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Strawberry Cream Shortcake recipe! Inspired by Paula Deen, this recipe has been perfected over years to deliver a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Flaky biscuits topped with juicy strawberries and creamy whipped topping – it's the ultimate summer dessert! Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 684.7 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Strawberry Cream Shortcake

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (3 ounce) package instant French vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (10 ounce) frozen pound cake, thawed and sliced
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed and undrained

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How to Make Strawberry Cream Shortcake

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in milk until just combined; don't overmix.
  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Cut into 3-inch squares or biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
  7. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. While biscuits are baking, hull and slice strawberries. In a bowl, gently toss strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
  9. In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  10. Once biscuits are cooled slightly, split each biscuit in half horizontally.
  11. Layer the bottom biscuit halves, sliced strawberries, whipped cream, and top biscuit halves.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

172g

Fat

91g

Carbs

23g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Desserts Fruit Easy Summer Cakes Seasonal Berries Strawberries