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Easy Easiest Shortcake Ever Recipe with No-Bake Fluffy Whipped Cream

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A quick and simple no-bake shortcake recipe featuring store-bought biscuits, fresh berries, and a fluffy whipped cream stabilized with instant pudding mix. Perfect for last-minute gatherings and impressing guests without baking.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 store-bought buttermilk biscuits (e.g., Bisquick brand)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 150 g)
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (about 75 g)
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (about 75 g)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for tart berries)

Instructions

  1. Rinse all berries gently under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces. Toss the berries with optional granulated sugar if desired and set aside to macerate.
  2. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for about 10 minutes if possible. Pour cold heavy whipping cream into the bowl. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place store-bought biscuits on a baking sheet and warm for about 5 minutes until slightly toasted (optional).
  4. Cut warm biscuits in half horizontally. Spoon a generous amount of whipped cream onto the bottom halves, then pile on the macerated berries and their juices. Top with more whipped cream and finish with biscuit tops.
  5. Serve immediately for best texture. If whipped cream starts to separate, stop beating. Drain excess berry liquid if too watery to avoid sogginess.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Use instant vanilla pudding mix to stabilize whipped cream and keep it fluffy longer. Warm biscuits briefly to add crispness but this step is optional. Assemble just before serving to avoid soggy biscuits. For dairy-free, use whipped coconut cream and dairy-free biscuits. For gluten-free, use gluten-free biscuits or angel food cake slices.

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