What's fluffy, sweet, and just enough for one person? This single-serving strawberry shortcake! The recipe yields one biscuit, which is then sliced in half and layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. The result is a decadent and delicious homemade confection.
This single-serve dessert is also ideal if you want to treat a loved one but don't want to bake a full batch. Similarly, if you only need a few servings, you can make this recipe several times without having to deal with leftovers.
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When you're ready to serve the dessert, sprinkle it with powdered sugar and serve with extra strawberries. Let's get baking — for one!
Quick Recipe Overview
SERVINGS: 1 strawberry shortcake
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
BAKE TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
Things You'll Need
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. white sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 Tbsp. milk
2 large strawberries, stems removed and sliced
Whipped cream
1. Combine the dry ingredients
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well.
2. Add the butter and milk
Add the cubed butter. Make sure it's very cold. If the butter has started to warm up, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes.
Mix until crumbly using a fork or your hands. You can also transfer the mixture into a food processor and blitz it a few times.
Add the milk.
Tip
You can use any type of milk, including plant-based milk. Just be sure it's unsweetened and unflavored.
3. Form the dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing, as this will make the biscuit dense and heavy. Instead, mix the ingredients until just combined, which will ensure a light and fluffy biscuit.
Tip
Start mixing the ingredients with a fork. Eventually, it will be easier to use your hands.
4. Bake the biscuit
Place the dough on the baking sheet and form it into a circle.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown. Let it cool completely for 15 minutes.
Tip
It's essential to let the biscuit cool fully. Otherwise, the whipped cream will melt when you construct the strawberry shortcake.
5. Layer the strawberry shortcake
Slice the biscuit in half widthwise.
On the bottom half, add a layer of sliced strawberries. Top with whipped cream.
Tip
Construct the strawberry shortcake right before eating it. Otherwise, the whipped cream will quickly thin, especially if it's a warm day.
Place the top half of the biscuit on the whipped cream. Your strawberry shortcake for one is ready!