Strawberry Scone Shortcakes Vanilla (Printable Copy)

Tender scones layered with juicy strawberries and creamy vanilla yogurt for a fresh dessert.

# What You 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

# How to Make:

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 your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour over dry ingredients and mix with a fork until just combined.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
06 - Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with additional cream.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
08 - While scones bake, toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.
09 - In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
10 - Split scones in half horizontally. Spoon vanilla yogurt onto the bottom half, top with strawberries, and cover with scone tops. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The scones stay tender and fluffy without feeling heavy, giving you that perfect crumb that melts on your tongue.
  • Greek yogurt replaces traditional whipped cream, keeping things lighter while still tasting indulgent and creamy.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, making it look fancy without the stress.
02 -
  • Keep your butter cold until the very last minute, warm butter creates dense scones instead of the flaky ones you're aiming for.
  • Don't skip letting the strawberries macerate, those 10 minutes of sitting time is when their flavors concentrate and they become something special.
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill your bowl and even your flour before making scones, it keeps the butter from softening too quickly.
  • A serrated knife makes splitting the cooled scones so much cleaner than a regular knife, creating flat surfaces that hold the filling better.
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