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Cheesecake Factory Strawberry Shortcake

This Cheesecake Factory Strawberry Shortcake is a classic dessert featuring layers of buttery shortcake, fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. A delicious summer treat!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

For the Crème Chantilly (optional)

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp sugar

For the Filling

  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 1-1/2 cup Strawberries, sliced

Instructions

For the Biscuits

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Add 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Blend the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The butter must remain cold to ensure your shortcakes will be flaky and tender.
  • Gradually mix in 2/3 cup of cold milk to form a dough. Do not overwork it; mix until it comes together.
  • Roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about an inch thick (this first step is not shown in the photos above). Fold the dough in half and cut (lengthwise).
    Place the two pieces of dough on top of each other. Make another rectangle and repeat this process three times more.
  • Cut the dough into rounds using a biscuit cutter or a glass with a sharp edge. Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

For the Crème Chantilly (optional)

  • While the shortcakes are baking, prepare the Crème Chantilly. In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup of cream with two tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form. This lightly whipped cream will be perfect for topping your shortcake.

Assembling the Strawberry Shortcakes

  • To assemble your strawberry shortcake, slice each half horizontally. Place the bottom half on a plate.
  • Top the bottom half of the shortcake with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, then place the strawberries on the plate to the side of the biscuit.
  • Place the top half of the shortcake on top of the vanilla ice cream. Dollop a good amount of Crème Chantilly on top of the biscuit. Garnish with strawberries.
  • Optionally, you can add more Crème Chantilly and strawberries on top of the vanilla ice cream before placing the top half of the shortcake on top for an extra indulgent dessert.