Shortcut Strawberry Shortcake
- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
Why spend all afternoon making strawberry shortcake when we can do it in minutes? Shortcut Strawberry Shortcake is shortcut recipe that makes shortcake a snap. Say that 10 times fast!
What You'll Need
- 1 (17.3-ounce) package refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy cream
- 1 quart strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves, melted
What to Do
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Place biscuits on a baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter.
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In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar and the cinnamon; mix well and sprinkle over tops of biscuits. Bake according to package directions and let cool.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat heavy cream and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Split biscuits. Divide strawberries equally over biscuit bottoms, reserving a few for garnish. Top with half of whipped cream, replace biscuit tops, then top with remaining whipped cream and reserved strawberries. Drizzle with strawberry preserves and serve.
Notes
- For a change of pace, replace the fresh strawberries with fresh blueberries and the strawberry preserves with blueberry preserves.
- If you enjoyed this strawberry dessert, be sure to check out our recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie!