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Fluffy Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

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These fluffy mini strawberry shortcakes are light, sweet, and bursting with fresh strawberries, perfect for a quick and charming one-bite dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Toss gently and set aside for at least 20 minutes to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
  4. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  5. Make a well in the center and pour in cold whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined; dough will be sticky.
  6. Scoop out small portions of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the baking sheet, spacing evenly. Pat each mound into a 1-inch thick round disk. Yield about 18 mini shortcakes.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool for at least 10 minutes.
  9. While baking, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  10. Slice each cooled shortcake in half horizontally. Spoon macerated strawberries with juice onto bottom half, add whipped cream, then top with the other half. Garnish with extra cream or strawberry slice if desired.

Notes

Keep butter and milk cold to ensure flaky shortcakes. Do not overmix dough to keep shortcakes tender. Macerate strawberries for 20-30 minutes for best flavor and juiciness. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Assemble shortcakes just before serving to prevent sogginess. Dough can be chilled for 10 minutes if too sticky to handle.

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