Shortcut Strawberry Shortcake

I think I know only one person who actually bakes her own biscuits for strawberry shortcake (Kate, RS's Associate Food Editor). The rest of my friends rely on those greasy rounds you get at the supermarket bakery counter. This recipe lets me look like a star -- juicy fruit piled on flaky, fresh-from-the-oven biscuits is hard for anyone to resist. -- Lygeia Grace, Senior Food Editor, Real Simple

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This ode to the berry is decadent enough for company, and the just-baked refrigerator-case biscuits will fill your kitchen with an aroma that will say "homemade" -- not to mention "good." They'll also soak up the strawberries' juices without getting soggy, as those spongy, don't-even-pretend-you're-shortcake rounds do.

Ingredients:
2 quarts (32 ounces) fresh strawberries
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 12-ounce tube Pillsbury Golden Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits
1 7-ounce can whipped cream

Step 1 Slice

Slice the strawberries into a large bowl.

Comments

[pattyaitch]

Many years back when I lived in California, I'd stop at KFC, on my way home from work and buy a few biscuits. Then a quick stop at the market for strawberries and whipping cream. We'd have a delicious shortcake for dessert.
Way better than any canned biscuit.

[bettyo33]

The shortcake recipe on the Bisquick box is great - like a biscuit, but sweet (easy and quick to make).

[DANCERMACHINE]

Aren't those called "Frasier"? they're delicious!!!!

[mac_daddy]

Any pound-cake, either freezer or from the baked goods, works great too. Not authentic shortcake, but pretty good in itself.

[toolgal29]

OMG THT LOOKS SOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!! im totally gonna make some!

[gdhenson]

You guys and those canned biscuits. I think they're terrible.......and are going to be the reason behind the fall of Western Civilization. (That and Sharia creep)

[miloftonime]

i don't know what is Pillsbury Golden Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits.. can i do some exchange?

[Ferrite]

Peach shortcake is good too, especially if you have fresh peaches.