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Amanda Patel

Easy Strawberry Shortcake (One-Pan, 30 Minutes)

A fluffy, one-pan strawberry shortcake made with vegan buttermilk biscuits, syrupy strawberries, and whipped coconut cream — all in just 30 minutes. Beginner-friendly and crowd-approved.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 shortcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 255

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tsp sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 can full-fat coconut cream, chilled overnight
  • 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup plant milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 cup semi-firm coconut oil or plant butter, diced

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork or pastry cutter
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper or silicone mat
  • round biscuit cutter or glass (3-inch)
  • hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. This helps set the biscuit layers quickly for a fluffy rise.
  2. Macerate the chopped strawberries with 2 tsp sugar. Set aside to let juices develop.
  3. Combine plant milk and lemon juice. Let sit 5–10 minutes to form quick vegan buttermilk.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
  5. Cut in coconut oil or plant butter using a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
  6. Pour in the vegan buttermilk and mix just until a rough dough forms.
  7. Pat dough to ½ inch thick. Use a 3-inch cutter to cut biscuits. Don’t twist the cutter.
  8. Place biscuits on lined baking sheet so sides touch. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  9. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly before splitting.
  10. Whip chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  11. Split biscuits, layer with whipped cream and macerated strawberries. Cap with biscuit top.
  12. Garnish with mint or lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

To make ahead, bake the biscuits a day in advance and whip the coconut cream just before serving. Swap strawberries for mixed berries or stone fruit. For lighter cream, use aquafaba whip or a spoon of coconut yogurt.

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