Easy Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcakes
Easy Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcakes
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
9
Time
10m
Serves
4
Summer in dessert form! These easy strawberry shortcakes are buttery, tender, and impossibly delicious — no one will guess they’re gluten-free. The shortcakes come together in one bowl, then get topped with billowy vanilla whipped cream and juicy macerated strawberries. Perfect for when you want a show-stopping treat without turning on the oven for long.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups
1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour
2 2/3 tsp
Baking Powder
1/4 cup
Granulated Sugar
divided
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
1 3/4 cups
Whipping Cream
divided
1
Large Egg
1 pint
Strawberries
2 Tbsp
Coarse Sugar
(optional)
2 tsp
Vanilla Paste
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, 2 Tbsp of the sugar, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir to mix.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup of the whipping cream, the egg, and 1 tsp vanilla paste until smooth.
4
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined — don’t overmix!
5
Using a large scoop, portion the dough into mounds on the prepared baking sheet. For a rustic look, you can also roll and cut the dough into squares.
6
Brush the tops of each shortcake with a little whipping cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using.
7
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
8
While the shortcakes bake, whip the remaining 1 cup of cream with 1 Tbsp sugar and 1 tsp vanilla paste until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
9
Wash and chop the strawberries. Toss them with the remaining 1 Tbsp sugar and a pinch of sea salt. Let sit to macerate while the shortcakes cool.
10
To assemble: Slice or tear the shortcakes in half. Add a layer of whipped cream and spoonfuls of macerated strawberries. Top with the other half of the shortcake, then add more cream and berries on top. Drizzle with any leftover strawberry juice and serve right away.
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Fran Allen, CNP is a non-diet certified Holistic Nutritionist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on intuitive eating, achieving health at every size and dismantling diet culture. She uses her years of professional culinary experience to make meals fun, easy and satisfying.
