Easy Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcakes

Name: Easy Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour; Baking Powder; Granulated Sugar; Kosher Salt; Whipping Cream; Large Egg; Strawberries; Coarse Sugar; Vanilla Paste

Recipe by Fran Allen

Ingredients

Time

10m

Serves

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

Large Egg

1 pint

Strawberries

2 Tbsp

Coarse Sugar

(optional)

2 tsp

Vanilla Paste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, 2 Tbsp of the sugar, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir to mix.

In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup of the whipping cream, the egg, and 1 tsp vanilla paste until smooth.

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined — don’t overmix!

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.

Brush the tops of each shortcake with a little whipping cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

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.

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.

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.