Strawberry Scone Shortcakes Vanilla (Printable)

Buttery scones layered with juicy strawberries and smooth vanilla yogurt create a fresh, easy-to-make dessert.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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 - Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
05 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
07 - Cut the dough circle into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with additional cream.
08 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
09 - While scones bake, toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for at least 10 minutes to release juices.
10 - In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
11 - Split cooled scones in half horizontally. Spoon vanilla yogurt cream onto the bottom half, top with macerated strawberries and accumulated juices, and cover with scone tops. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These scones bake in under 20 minutes, which means you can go from craving dessert to serving it while people are still chatting.
  • Greek yogurt brings a subtle tang that keeps things from feeling overly sweet, letting the strawberries shine instead of drowning them.
  • Unlike traditional shortcakes, these hold up beautifully—you can assemble them an hour ahead without the scones getting soggy.
02 -
  • Overbaking by even two minutes will make these scones dry and tough, so set a timer and check them at 16 minutes rather than assuming they need the full time.
  • If your butter is warm when you're cutting it in, put the whole bowl in the freezer for five minutes—it sounds fussy but it makes a visible difference in how flaky they become.
  • The scones taste best within a few hours of baking, but they'll keep airtight for a full day and you can reassemble them fresh when you're ready to serve.
03 -
  • For extra richness, fold some whipped cream into the Greek yogurt in a 1:1 ratio, which gives you a lighter texture without losing that yogurt tang.
  • If your strawberries taste a little flat, a tiny pinch of balsamic vinegar in the maceration liquid will surprise people in the best way.
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