Fresh berries and fluffy biscuits bring warm comfort to your holiday weekend table. This classic treat combines juicy fruit and sweet cream for a fast dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Uses quick pantry staples
• Features juicy, sweet berries
• Delivers flaky, golden biscuits
• Assembles fast for crowds

Preparation and Cooking Time:

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup heavy cream (plus extra for whipping)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Heat your oven to 425°F and toss sliced berries with granulated sugar in a bowl to draw out juices.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
3. Cut cold butter into the dry mix until coarse crumbs form.
4. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract until dough forms, then pat into rounds on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly.
6. Whip extra heavy cream with powdered sugar, split biscuits open, and layer this Labor Day strawberry shortcake with juicy berries and cream.

Serving Suggestions: Serve warm layered biscuits with extra berry juice poured over the top and a mint garnish.

Quick Tips or Variations:

• Add fresh blueberries for a red, white, and blue look.
• Swap biscuits for sweet sponge cake slices.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is my shortcake biscuit tough? Overworking the dough creates tough shortcakes. Mix your ingredients gently just until combined.

Can I make the berries ahead of time? Yes, toss strawberries with sugar up to one day ahead and store them in the fridge.

Do I need to refrigerate leftover shortcake? Store assembled cakes in the fridge for up to two days. Keep biscuits separate at room temperature.

Can I use frozen strawberries? Fresh berries work best, but frozen strawberries work well once fully thawed and drained.

Baking fresh fruit desserts brings pure joy to summer gatherings. Gather your ingredients and try this Labor Day strawberry shortcake today!

Labor Day Strawberry Shortcake

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• Author: Laura Jennings
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Try this easy Labor Day strawberry shortcake recipe with juicy berries and fluffy biscuits.

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Ingredients

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4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup cold unsalted butter

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F and toss berries with granulated sugar.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

3. Cut cold butter into dry mix until coarse crumbs form.

4. Stir in cream and vanilla, then shape dough into rounds.

5. Bake 15 minutes until golden.

6. Split biscuits and layer with berries and whipped cream.

Notes

Serve warm with extra berry juices.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 shortcake
• Calories: 340
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 46g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 5g
• Cholesterol: 45mg