Valentines Strawberry Shortcake Cups (Print version)
Layered cups featuring golden shortcake, macerated strawberries, and billowy vanilla cream for romantic occasions.
# What you'll need:
→ Shortcake
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 2/3 cup buttermilk
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Strawberries
09 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Whipped Cream
12 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in buttermilk and vanilla just until combined; do not overmix.
05 - Drop 6 equal mounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden. Cool completely.
06 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss and let sit for at least 10 minutes to macerate.
07 - Using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
08 - Break each shortcake into bite-sized chunks. Layer in serving cups: shortcake pieces, a generous spoonful of strawberries, then whipped cream. Repeat layers as desired, ending with whipped cream and a strawberry garnish.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Individual portions mean everyone gets their own perfect little cake paradise
- The assembly is so forgiving you cannot actually mess it up
02 -
- Overmixing the dough makes tough biscuits, so stop as soon as it comes together
- The strawberries need time to macerate, so do not skip that resting period
03 -
- Freeze your butter for 15 minutes before starting if your kitchen runs warm
- The cream whips faster if your bowl and beaters are chilled too