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Strawberry Shortcake with Buttermilk Biscuits

In this classic take on strawberry shortcake, tender buttermilk biscuits are piled high with fresh berries and lush, vanilla-scented whipped cream. We like the biscuits fresh out of the oven, but they can be baked a few hours in advance; return them to the oven for five minutes, and they’ll be as good as new.

Recipe information

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    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 (1-pound) baskets strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered if very large; about 7 cups)
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Buttermilk Biscuits (recipe follows)
Confectioners’ sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and the raspberry preserves in a large bowl; toss to coat. Let stand until syrup forms, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Beat the chilled whipping cream, vanilla, and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in another large bowl until stiff peaks form.

    Step 3

    Cut the Buttermilk Biscuits in half. Place each biscuit bottom in a shallow bowl. Top each generously with strawberries and whipped cream. Cover the fruit and cream with the biscuit tops. Dust the biscuits with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

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