Description
Sheet Pan Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring a tender, flaky shortcake baked on a sheet pan, topped with fresh, syrupy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold (2 sticks)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for whipped cream)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 pounds strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Chamomile flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a non-stick 13×18 sheet pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate the Butter: Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and pulse until crumbly like coarse sand.
- Create the Dough: Transfer mixture to a bowl; add beaten eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla. Stir gently until just combined.
- Bake the Shortcake: Spread dough evenly on sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice; let sit to create syrup.
- Assemble the Shortcake: Spread whipped cream over cooled cake, top with strawberries and syrup. Optionally garnish with chamomile flowers.
- Serve Immediately: Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- For dairy-free, substitute butter and cream with dairy-free alternatives.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.
- Replace granulated sugar with Stevia or Erythritol for a low sugar option.
- Try almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor.
- Add fresh basil or mint to the strawberries for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, sheet pan dessert, whipped cream dessert, easy strawberry shortcake, summer dessert