The strawberry is one of my favorite fruits. Fittingly, my house came with a small strawberry patch in the back yard. In past years, it hasn’t produced much fruit, and the plants had seemed to die off. In fact, I had given up on it. But this year, the plants are thriving! The strawberry patch has already yielded two bowlfuls of fruit with more on the vine.
Strawberry Shortcake: My Favorite Dessert!
What should I do with the bounty of garden fresh strawberries? Strawberry shortcake has always been one of my favorite desserts. My favorite recipe has been adapted from the back of the Bisquick box. Made with low fat Bisquick baking mix, skim milk, and honey, it is a light dish. I usually top my strawberry shortcake with light or fat free cool whip. But this time I thought I’d try something a little different. I recently purchased a KitchenAid Stand Mixer and have been enjoying trying new recipes–I decided to try making homemade whipped cream.
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
Since this was my first attempt at making whipped cream, I did extensive research before giving it a try. The experts recommended using very cold (but not frozen) cream and chilling the bowl and whisk for best results. I followed their advice, and the results were excellent! Never again will I buy a can of whipped cream–homemade is so much better.
I’ve had my whipped cream stored in an airtight container for over a day now, and it has remained whipped. The cream can be re-whipped if necessary.
The Recipes
Here they are! I hope you’ll try the recipe for strawberry shortcake and top it with homemade whipped cream. Enjoy!
Strawberry Shortcake
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 12 minutes |
| Total time | 22 minutes |
| Allergy | Milk |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
| Website | 1 More Than 2 |
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup Bisquick Baking Mix
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- whipped cream for topping (recipe below)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
 Preheat oven to 425F. | |
| Step 2 | |
 Stir Bisquick, honey, and milk until soft dough forms. | |
| Step 3 | |
 Drop onto parchment topped baking sheet, forming 4 cakes. | |
| Step 4 | |
 Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. | |
| Step 5 | |
 Cut shortcakes in half. | |
| Step 6 | |
 Top bottom layer with sliced strawberries. | |
| Step 7 | |
 Top with a spoonful of whipped cream. | |
| Step 8 | |
 Add second half of shortcake. | |
| Step 9 | |
 Top with additional strawberries and whipped cream. | |
Homemade Whipped Cream
| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cook time | 6 minutes |
| Total time | 36 minutes |
| Allergy | Milk |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
| Website | 1 more than 2 |
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Note
Preparing fresh whipped cream is a cinch when using a stand mixer. For best results, chill the mixer bowl and wire whisk in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Place the cream in the freezer for about 15 minutes to chill thoroughly, but be be careful not to let it freeze.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
 Add cream, vanilla, and sugar to mixer bowl. | |
| Step 2 | |
 Using wire whisk, turn to speed 2 and whip about 1 minute. Cream will start to bubble slightly. | |
| Step 3 | |
 Increase to speed 4 and whip for another 1-2 minutes. Cream will begin to thicken. | |
| Step 4 | |
 Increase speed again to speed 6 and whip about 1 minute as cream thickens. | |
| Step 5 | |
 Increase to speed 8 and whip 1-2 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Whipped cream can be refrigerated in an airtight container for several days. | |
I am a Freelance Graphic Designer full of creative interests! In my spare time, I love to create something new from something old, embark on home decorating and renovation projects, try out new recipes, and attempt to garden. Beyond the artistic pursuits, I have a love for music and enjoy playing the piano and handbells.
I love strawberries and this looks delicious. We have a few strawberry plants, hopefully we’ll have enough berries to make this.