Valentine Strawberry Shortcake (Two Ways)

If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered. You’re going to love these delicious strawberry shortcakes. . .two ways! 

What is Strawberry Shortcake? 

Strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert made with layers of sweet biscuits or sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. The strawberries are typically sliced and mixed with sugar to release their juices, creating a syrupy texture. (You can do that if you like, but the whipped cream added the perfect amount of sweetness for me.) 

The dessert is then assembled by splitting the biscuits or layering the sponge cake, adding the sweetened strawberries, and topping with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Then the whole thing is sprinkled with powdered sugar for a lovely finishing touch. 

Let's Make Them Two Ways!

This post will share two different ways to make this simple and delicious Valentine’s treat: First, with puff pastry, and second, with a simple can of biscuits. 

Puff Pastry Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients

You will find a full printable recipe card below but here’s a quick peek at what you’ll need. 

• 1 package puff pastry
• 1 quart strawberries, sliced
• 2 cups whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• Whole egg, whisked (not pictured)

How to Make Puff Pastry Strawberry Shortcake. 

1. Roll out refrigerated puff pastry. Use a heart cutter to cut out as many hearts as you can. I got 18. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 10 - 15 minutes. 
2. While pastry is in freezer slice the berries. I placed mine on a paper towel to drain off any juice. 
3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove tray from freezer. Lay hearts on top of each other, two per. Place tray in preheated oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown. (Watch closely, as all ovens vary.) Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool. 
4. Make your whipped cream. Combine whipping cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl with whisk attachment. Beat for 2-3 minutes at high speed until it forms peaks. Place in piping bag with piping tip. I used a Wilton 1m. 
5. Cut cooled pastries in half as you see in the picture. Prep the pastries on the cookie sheet like you see in the picture. Pipe whipped cream onto the bottoms of the hearts. Add sliced berries. Add a little more whipped cream. Place the top of the heart in place. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. 
6. Cool in refrigerator for an hour or longer to firm up. Otherwise you’ll have a mess when you bite into them. These are really good the second day. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing these. They should stay fresh for 2-3 days. 

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Strawberry Shortcake (Biscuit Version) Ingredients

• 1 can Grands Biscuits
• 1 quart strawberries, sliced
• 2 cups whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake with Grands Biscuits

1. This is such a simple process! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Open Grands biscuits and lay them out on parchment paper lined baking sheet. 
2. Use a heart cutter to form hearts. Place in preheated oven and bake for 11 - 13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool. 
3. While biscuits are cooling, slice your strawberries and set aside. Once completely cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the biscuits in half. Make your whipped cream. 
4. Combine whipping cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl with whisk attachment. Beat for 2-3 minutes at high speed until it forms peaks. Place in piping bag with piping tip. I used a Wilton 1m. 
5. Prep the biscuits on the cookie sheet like you see in the picture. Pipe whipped cream onto the bottoms of the hearts. Add sliced berries. Add a little more whipped cream. Place the top of the biscuit heart in place. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. 
6. Cool in refrigerator for an hour or longer to firm up. Otherwise they will be messy when you bite into them. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing these. They should stay fresh for 2-3 days but the berries might begin to break down after that. 

Other Strawberry Favorites from Out of the Box Baking

• Strawberry Fluffies
• Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dump Cake
• No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe. 

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About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.