Strawberry Scone Shortcakes (Printable)

Buttery scones sandwich juicy strawberries and creamy vanilla yogurt for a fresh dessert experience.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
13 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and 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, work cold butter into the flour mixture until it 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 dough into 8 wedges and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with additional cream.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
08 - While scones bake, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for at least 10 minutes.
09 - Mix Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
10 - Split cooled scones horizontally. Spoon vanilla yogurt onto bottom halves, top with macerated strawberries, and cover with scone tops. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The scones come together in under 30 minutes and taste like you spent hours perfecting them.
  • Greek yogurt keeps everything light and prevents that overstuffed shortcake feeling.
  • You can prep components separately, making it perfect for entertaining without last-minute stress.
02 -
  • The moment you add wet to dry, work quickly and minimally; overmixing develops gluten and makes dense scones instead of tender ones.
  • Cold butter is non-negotiable; if your kitchen is warm, cube the butter and return it to the freezer for 10 minutes before using.
  • Maceration takes time; those 10 minutes aren't optional, they're when the strawberries become syrupy and perfect.
03 -
  • If your scones come out dense, your butter wasn't cold enough or you overmixed; next time, go slower and colder.
  • For extra richness without heaviness, swap half the Greek yogurt for lightly whipped cream to create a hybrid filling.
Go Back