I went a little Shortcake crazy the other day…and it was so much fun!! I decided it was time to reinvent the standard shortcake and make it more fun, more creative and even simpler. Once I started, I really couldn’t stop. This would be such a fun party idea…you could have a Shortcake Bar where people make their own for dessert. I’m very proud of myself…this method will delight you all summer long.
This is your basic recipe. The Strawberry Shortcake, of course! I’m going to give you the recipe for the original shortcakes and then some tweaks and twists below (the last one was my very favorite!). This is kind of grown-up twist on a classic…a little bit more sophisticated version (but my kiddos loved them all!).
Shopping List
1 can of Pillsbury Grands biscuits (go ahead and buy two cans…you’ll want more!)
1 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, at room temp
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 splash of milk
Sliced Strawberries
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Combine your sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until combined. Dip each unbaked biscuit in the sugar mixture until covered in sugar and cinnamon all the way around and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes or until biscuits are brown and done to your liking. Use this method for all of the recipes below.
To make the base cream recipe, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk with an electric mixer until combined. Add more powdered sugar if your cream isn’t thick enough. You can also add more powdered sugar if your cream isn’t sweet enough.
Split each biscuit in half and top with cream and sliced strawberries. Or…try one of these variations below…
Nutella Shortcakes
Make the cream as above but also beat in 1/4 cup of Nutella. Top with strawberries.
Coconut Shortcakes
Make the cream as above but add in one cup of sweetened flaked coconut to the cream after it’s incorporated. Top with an additional sprinkle of coconut.
Nutella & Coconut Shortcakes
Make the Nutella cream as above but stir in one cup of sweetened flaked coconut to the cream and then garnish with some additional coconut.
S’mores Shortcakes
Make the cream as above but stir in one cup of chocolate chips into the cream after it’s incorporated. Then top each biscuit with mini-marshmallows and crumbled up pieces of graham cracker.
So fun, right? The perfect party food!
Let’s repeat:
1. Make your biscuits.
2. Make your base cream.
3. Add in Nutella (or hey…add in peanut butter or plain chocolate cocoa too!)
4. Stir in your add-ons (you could also stir in M&Ms, dry cranberries, nuts, ect.)
5. Garnish the tops
Enjoy your Shortcakes!
Marie Matter says
Too cute, Shay! Strawberry shortcake is hands down my favorite summer dessert. Love, love, love the idea of a shortcake bar!!
Aubs says
oh how fun!!! and you're so right ~ its super simple too!! love the idea of a shortcake bar!
Jen {Whimsy at Heart} says
What a fun & easy recipe to make! I love the different versions too. My favorite version is the Nutella & coconut!
Team Seghs says
Creighton is laying next to me looking at what I'm looking at and after saying "Kensington" 100 times like he loves to do he sees your strawberry short cakes and freaks out saying "mama, mama you have GOT to make those! Please! We really need those". Looks like we have your strawberry shortcakes in our future ; ) and I'm not complaining about that!!!
aprilparrish says
Sounds delicious!!! Can't wait to try these!!!
Mia @ MakeMeUpMia says
Girl, the original and smores have my drooling! Yum! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amanda Garcia says
Great ideas, Shay! I love any "bar" ideas – basked potato bar, salad bar, and now… shortcake bar 🙂 Yay!
Jenna {Real Simple Girl} says
These look so delicious and simple! I can't wait to try them! You know, I never used to eat sweets until I discovered your blog. Now I think I have a problem!!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
So cute!!!! And they all look great! So glad you didn't use bananas in any of them, that would have been wrong.
aprilparrish says
Tried the S'mores shortcakes tonight with my girls and they were yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Tiffany says
What a great idea! I love s'mores one! Looks tasty! I just may need to have some girlfriends over for a shortcake party. I wonder how they would pair with wine….hhmmm….
alliboo8 says
I've never heard of cream on a shortcake. I've only had sweetened strawberries and whipped cream.
I'll have to give it a try.
Is this a southern thing? I'm from Ohio.
Anonymous says
I made the regular recipe tonight, and they were delicious. I had never made shortcake this way before (normally make bisquick) but these were so good. Will be doing this again. Thanks for the recipe!!
-Alexis from Canada