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deep fried strawberry shortcake
5 from 10 votes

Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
8 strawberry shortcake stacks
This lovely summer dessert combines deep fried biscuits with sweet strawberries and whipped cream. It is the perfect sweet treat at your next summer party.

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven or heavy bottom pot
  • candy thermometer oil thermometer
  • mixing bowls
  • knife
  • whisk or hand mixer
  • slotted spoon or utensil
  • stand mixer with whisk attachment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Grands biscuits
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Fill a heavy bottom pot 3-4 inches deep with vegetable oil. Use an oil or candy thermometer in the oil to monitor the temperature. Bring oil to 375°F.
  • Mix strawberries with a ½ cup of granulated sugar in a medium bowl.
    mixing sugared strawberries with a spatula
  • Set strawberries aside to marinate while you fry the biscuits to create a thickened syrup.
    juicy strawberries in a bowl
  • Using your thumbs, peel a biscuit in half so it becomes two thinner biscuits.
    splitting biscuit into two pieces
  • Add all 16 biscuit pieces to your hot oil, about 4 at a time. Using a slotted spoon, turn frequently to cook evenly on both sides.
    raw biscuit on slotted spoon over oil
  • When biscuits have puffed up and are a deep golden brown, remove them from the oil with a slotted utensil. Place them on a wire rack covered in paper towel to absorb excess oil.
    deep fried biscuit on slotted spoon over hot oil pot
  • Sprinkle each biscuit with a little sugar on each side.
    sugar pouring on deep fried biscuits
  • Make whipped cream by mixing whipping cream with a ¼ cup of granulated sugar (or powdered sugar) in a mixer with a whisk until stiff peaks form. (You can also use a whisk or hand mixer to whip up the cream.)
  • Start layering your strawberry shortcake by putting a bottom layer of biscuit on a plate.
    deep fried biscuit ready to be layered
  • Then add a layer of marinated strawberries and a layer of whipped cream.
    whipped cream on top of strawberries on biscuit
  • Add another biscuit, more whipped cream and top with more strawberries.
    deep fried biscuit being put on top of strawberry and whipped cream
  • Serve immediately.
    deep fried strawberry shortcake with a bite taken out

Notes

If your oil is too cold the biscuits will absorb too much oil while cooking and become oily. If the oil is too hot the biscuits will burn on the outside while staying undercooked on the inside. 
 
If you prefer, you can use pre-made whipped cream or even cool whip. 
 
For a less sweet option, omit the sugar from the strawberries and/or do not sprinkle the biscuits with sugar after frying. 

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg

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