Ina Garten Strawberry Shortcakes Deconstructed Recipe
If you love sweet and fresh desserts, you will enjoy this one. The Ina Garten Strawberry Shortcakes Deconstructed Recipe is simple and fun. It looks fancy but is very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
- 3/4 cup cold milk
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberries
- Place sliced strawberries in a bowl. Sprinkle sugar and mix well until juicy.
Chill the Strawberries
- Let strawberries sit for ten minutes. This helps them release sweet juice.
Prepare the Dry Mix
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
Add Cold Butter
- Add cubed cold butter. Rub it into the flour until mixture looks like crumbs.
Add Milk Slowly
- Pour cold milk into the flour mix. Stir gently until a soft dough forms.
Shape the Dough
- Place dough on a floured board. Pat it gently and cut into biscuit shapes.
Bake the Shortcakes
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until golden.
Prepare the Cream
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Cool the Shortcakes
- Remove shortcakes from oven. Let them cool for a few minutes before cutting.
Break the Shortcakes
- Break the shortcakes into small chunks. Keep pieces soft and uneven.
Layer the Dessert
- Add shortcake pieces to a bowl. Add strawberries and cream on top.
Serve Fresh
- Serve the dessert right away. Enjoy the sweet and fluffy mix.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Keep butter cold for soft and flaky shortcakes.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Chill the cream before whipping.
- Serve right after assembling for best texture.