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Perfect Heart-Shaped Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Easy Homemade for Mom

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A quick and easy heart-shaped strawberry shortcake featuring buttery shortcakes, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream with a subtle almond twist. Perfect for Mother’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g), cold and cut into cubes
  • ¾ cup whole milk (180 ml), cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries (450 g), hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml), chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to coat. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the shortcake to allow the juices to develop.
  2. Make the Shortcake Dough (15 minutes): Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  3. Add Milk and Vanilla (2 minutes): Pour in cold milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. If dough feels too wet, sprinkle a little flour and fold in carefully.
  4. Shape and Cut the Shortcakes (10 minutes): Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out about 8 shortcakes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each.
  5. Bake the Shortcakes (12-15 minutes): Bake until golden brown on top and edges are crisp. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with few crumbs. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  6. Whip the Cream (5 minutes): While shortcakes bake, beat chilled heavy cream with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and almond extract, then whip until medium peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
  7. Assemble the Shortcakes (5 minutes): Slice each shortcake horizontally in half. Spoon macerated strawberries onto bottom half, add a dollop of whipped cream, then cap with top half. Add a final spoonful of strawberries and a swirl of cream on top.

Notes

For extra tender shortcakes, chill dough for 10 minutes before cutting shapes. Swap half the milk for buttermilk for a more pronounced vanilla note. If whipped cream separates, chill and whisk again. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions are possible.

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