Strawberry Shortcake
A simple dessert featuring buttery biscuits topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Allergens: contains cereals containing gluten, eggs, milk. Brands differ, so always check the labels on what you buy.
Per serving (approx.): 45g carbs · 18g sugars · 3g fibre. Estimates for carb counting, not medical advice. If you have diabetes, follow your GP or dietitian's advice.
Not every ingredient has a checked price at Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Iceland, so they aren't compared here.
Ingredients and prices
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| Ingredient | Sainsbury's | Morrisons |
|---|---|---|
| Plain flouruse 300g | £0.45500g · £0.09 per 100g | £0.53480g · £0.11 per 100g |
| Caster sugarnot compared | £1.30 | – |
| Unsalted butterpack 250g · use 100g | £1.85£0.74 per 100g | £1.85£0.74 per 100g |
| Eggspack 6 · use 1 egg | £2.40£0.40 each | £2.10£0.35 each |
| Creamuse 250ml | 2 × £0.95150ml · £0.63 per 100ml | £1.70300ml · £0.57 per 100ml |
| Applesuse 2 apples | £1.806 pack · £0.30 each | £1.806 pack · £0.30 each |
| Basket total (full packs) | £8.40 | £7.98 |
| Cost of what this recipe uses | £3.58 | £3.44 |
| Per serving | £0.60 | £0.57 |
Not compared (a price wasn't found at every shop, so it isn't in the totals): Caster sugar.
From your cupboard
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Prices checked on 3 October 2026 from each supermarket's own listing or a price-comparison site. Each shop's unit price (or pack size) is shown under its price, and "cost of what this recipe uses" compares like with like (tap a price to see its source). Cheapest in each row is ticked. Prices, offers and pack sizes change; loyalty-card prices are not included unless stated.
Method
The method is written for 6. For a different number, use the amounts in the table above.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160C fan, gas 4). Peel, core, and slice the 2 apples into 1cm chunks, then lightly grease a 20cm round baking tin or line a tray with grease-proof paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the 300g plain flour with 50g caster sugar. Add the 100g cold, cubed unsalted butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Beat the 1 egg in a small bowl and pour it into the flour mixture. Mix quickly with a spoon until a soft dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead for one minute until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal balls and roll them out slightly on a floured surface to 2cm thick. Place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each biscuit.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- While the biscuits bake, pour the 250ml cream into a chilled bowl and whisk by hand or with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not over-whisk into butter.
- Place the sliced apples in a saucepan with a splash of water and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until tender and the liquid has turned syrupy.
- To serve, split a warm biscuit in half and top with a generous spoonful of the cooked apples and a dollop of whipped cream. Top with the second half of the biscuit and serve immediately.
Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; keep biscuits separate to prevent sogginess.
- You can freeze the baked biscuits in a freezer bag for up to 1 month; defrost in the fridge overnight before serving.
- For a cheaper version, swap double cream for double cream or use frozen berries instead of fresh strawberries.
Nothing wasted: your leftover ingredients
Supermarkets sell set pack sizes, so you'll have some ingredients left. Here's how to keep them, and other recipes here that use them up.
- Plain flour · about 1.2kg left
Dry stores keep for months sealed in the cupboard, so nothing goes to waste. Use it in: Banana muffins, Ginger Cake, Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries. - Caster sugar · about 950g left
Check the label: most raw ingredients can be frozen before their use-by date, and cupboard staples keep for months. Use it in: Banana muffins, Ginger Cake, Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Thighs. - Unsalted butter · about 150g left
Check the label: most raw ingredients can be frozen before their use-by date, and cupboard staples keep for months. Use it in: Banana muffins, Ginger Cake, Pad Thai with Chicken. - Apples · about 700g left
Check the label: most raw ingredients can be frozen before their use-by date, and cupboard staples keep for months. Use it in: Apple Cake, Apple Turnovers, Chocolate Chip Fruit Scones.
Storing leftovers
Cool leftovers and put them in the fridge or freezer within 1–2 hours. Eat fridge leftovers within 2 days, or freeze them. Defrost in the fridge and reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through (Food Standards Agency guidance).