Skillet Strawberry Shortcake

This impressive skillet strawberry shortcake eliminates much of the hassle and mess of traditional recipes, making it the perfect dessert to ring in spring.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 medium lemon, zested
• 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste
• 1 cup cold buttermilk
• 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 4 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup sliced strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet; line the bottom with a round of parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for shortcake together in a large mixing bowl. Whisk buttermilk, egg yolk, and vanilla together in a glass measuring cup until evenly combined; set aside.

Step 3

Scatter the butter pieces over the flour mixture. Use a rubbing motion with your fingertips and cut the butter into the flour mixture to distribute. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the center of the well. Use a rubber spatula to mix the flour into the buttermilk mixture to form a moist, shaggy dough.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet. Smooth the dough to distribute evenly in the pan. Press the sliced strawberries gently into the surface.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and baked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.

Step 6

To prepare the topping, stir together the quartered strawberries, sugar, and lemon zest in a medium mixing bowl to macerate.

Step 7

To prepare the whipped cream, combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla in a chilled mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat at medium speed until soft peaks form.

Step 8

Spoon the strawberries and juices over the shortcake. Serve with whipped cream.