Description
Classic Paleo Strawberry Shortcake is a refreshing and guilt-free dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This gluten-free and dairy-free version of the beloved classic combines tender, grain-free biscuits with juicy strawberries and luscious coconut whipped cream. Ideal for family gatherings, summer barbecues, or a cozy weeknight treat, this shortcake allows everyone to indulge without worry. With simple, natural ingredients like maple sugar and fresh fruit, you’ll enjoy a delicious dessert that fits perfectly into your paleo lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 3/4 cup arrowroot flour (or tapioca)
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder (aluminum free)
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp maple sugar
- 6 Tbsp grass fed butter (or ghee, palm oil shortening or coconut oil, cold, broken or cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg (whisked)
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries (but in halves or quarters)
- 1/4 cup pure maple sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 1/2 cups coconut cream (or the thick part from 2 cans chilled coconut milk)
- 2–3 Tbsp organic confectioner sugar OR 1-2 Tbsp raw honey (as per preference)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with maple sugar in a bowl and refrigerate.
- Make the Biscuit Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and maple sugar. Add cold butter or oil until crumbly. Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice. Finally, mix in the whisked egg until a dough forms.
- Bake the Biscuits: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare Coconut Whipped Cream: Whip chilled coconut cream until fluffy; sweeten to taste with confectioner sugar or honey and add vanilla extract.
- Assemble: Split biscuits, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, and top with biscuit halves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg