Strawberry Scone Shortcakes Vanilla (Printer View)

Buttery scones layered with fresh strawberries and creamy vanilla yogurt for a fresh, tasty delight.

# What you'll need:

→ For the Scones

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Strawberries

09 - 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ For the Vanilla Yogurt Cream

12 - 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
13 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
05 - Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and mix gently with a fork until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
07 - Cut dough into 8 wedges and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with additional cream.
08 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
09 - While scones bake, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let stand at least 10 minutes to release juices.
10 - Mix Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
11 - Split cooled scones horizontally. Layer vanilla yogurt cream on bottom half, top with macerated strawberries and juices, then cover with scone top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in under 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple, wholesome ingredients you likely already have on hand
  • Lighter than traditional shortcake thanks to the Greek yogurt cream
  • Perfect balance of buttery scone, sweet berries, and tangy yogurt
  • Easily adaptable with different berries or sweeteners
  • Impressive presentation that looks bakery-worthy but is totally achievable at home
02 -
  • Use cold butter straight from the fridge for the flakiest scone texture
  • Don't twist your biscuit cutter when cutting the dough—press straight down to help scones rise evenly
  • Brush the scone tops with heavy cream before baking for a beautiful golden finish
  • Let strawberries macerate for at least 10 minutes to develop their natural syrup
  • Greek yogurt can be swapped with half whipped cream for an even richer filling
  • Store baked scones in an airtight container for up to one day and assemble fresh
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