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Home » Dessert » Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Published: Apr 19, 2021 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This easy homemade Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake recipe is vegan, allergy-free, and made completely from scratch with healthy ingredients you already have! With a simple tender and flaky biscuit, fresh juicy strawberries, and sweet dairy-free whipped cream, there's nothing not to love about this classic spring and summer dessert!

gluten-free strawberry shortcake on white plate

One of the most simple desserts of the season. Delicious, fresh, juicy, sweet, and beautiful strawberries served with a tender biscuit and sweet whipped cream...what a dream! A classic not-overly sweet dessert that lets the strawberry goodness shine! And guess what? You can make classic gluten-free strawberry shortcake right at home and enjoy this healthy vegan and allergy-free recipe with minimal fuss!

two plates of gluten-free strawberry shortcake

Why You'll LOVE This 100% Homemade Recipe

No junk, no extra sugar or preservatives, only real fresh ingredients I know you have in your kitchen! 100% from scratch desserts are always my favorite and believe it or not, they can be easy and quick with minimal fuss! This recipe is also 100%...

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan & Vegetarian
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
  • No Added Sugar, Healthy, & Oil-Free
  • Quick & Easy with Make-Ahead Components
  • Deliciously Kid-Friendly
  • Great for Desserts, Breakfast or Brunch

Ingredients You'll Need

gluten-free and vegan strawberry shortcake ingredients

Gluten-Free Shortcake Biscuit:

Shortcake is a crumbly sweet bread that's been leavened like a cake, but denser! It's basically a cross between a scone, buttermilk biscuit, and fluffy cake! It's not the same as shortbread, since shortcake is made with vegetable fat and a leavening ingredient (baking soda or powder). Since this is a vegan shortcake the vegetable fat vs. animal fat is irrelevant!

  • Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour + Baking Powder + Baking Soda: A simple all-purpose flour will be perfect for these "scone" type biscuits. Add some extra baking powder to make them fluffy and a pinch of baking soda to react with the fresh vegan buttermilk!
  • Sweetener + Vanilla Extract: To make these plain biscuits sweeter and taste a little more "cake-like", you'll need a bit of granulated sweetener and flavorful pure vanilla extract.
  • Vegan Butter + Vegan Buttermilk: To make these gluten-free shortcakes moist, buttery, and flaky, a little vegan butter and homemade dairy-free buttermilk are all you need! Some dairy-free milk mixed with a splash of white vinegar or lemon juice is how you make the vegan buttermilk!

Fresh Strawberries:

You can't have strawberry shortcake without the strawberries! Fresh juicy sweet berries are best and that's why making strawberry shortcakes during strawberry season is key! To really help develop and bring out the strawberries' sweetness, you'll add a pinch of granulated sweetener which will release (unlock, if you will) the juices of the fresh strawberries! While you're making the shortcake biscuits, you can have those sliced strawberries marinating!

Dairy-Free Whipped Cream:

The creamy goodness you'll sandwich between your fresh cut scone and dollop on top! You make this super simple 3 ingredient coconut whipped cream, vegan marshmallow fluff, or any type of dairy-free whipped cream you'd like!

Making the Gluten-Free Shortcake Biscuits

step-by-step process for making gluten-free shortcake biscuits

  1. Start by mixing together the dry ingredients before cutting in the cold vegan butter and buttermilk.
  2. Knead it all with your hands until you get a thick cut-out sugar cookie type of dough.
  3. Roll on the dough enough so that you can cut 6 biscuits from it (about 1 inch).
  4. You can lightly brush the biscuits with non-dairy milk and/or sprinkle the tops with some granulated sweetener before baking them until golden brown!

Assembling the Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes

step-by-step assembly process for vegan strawberry shotcakes

  1. Gather your 3 strawberry shortcake components.
  2. For each sliced biscuit, add a good dollop of whipped cream, then some strawberry slices, another dap of whipped cream, before closing the with top biscuit half.
  3. Now top the shortcake with more whipped cream and some final strawberry slices before you dive in and devour! (Yes, it's that easy!)

Tips for Making the Best Strawberry Shortcakes

  • Use a round 3-inch biscuit cutter for perfectly shaped shortcake rounds! You can also make them super rustic and shape them with your hands if you don't have any type of round cutter. Drinking glasses, cookie cutters, anything will do in a pinch!
  • Adjust the sweetness of the biscuits, strawberries, and whipped cream to your liking. Keep in mind that this shouldn't be an overly sweet dessert!
  • All your components can be made ahead of time! Prep the shortcakes up to 2 days ahead of time and store them in the fridge for freshness. Bring them to room temperature before assembling. You can prep the strawberries the day before and leave them in the fridge. The whipped cream (depending on the type you use) can be made as long as a week in advance!
  • Store leftover strawberry shortcake ingredients in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also store assembled shortcakes in the fridge for 3 days and they will hold up! Bring them to room temperature before serving.
  • The only thing you can freeze is the baked shortcake biscuits. They can be frozen for 4-5 months and thawed in the fridge.
  • Don't slice the shortcake biscuits until you are ready to serve them. Strawberry shortcake is also best served at room temperature or just slightly warm.

close up of forkful bite of individual gluten-free strawberry shortcake

More Delicious Strawberry Recipes:

  • Strawberry Quick Bread
  • Strawberry Crisp
  • Cream Stuffed Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
  • Strawberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
  • Strawberry Cappuccino Ice Cream
  • Homemade Gluten-Free Strawberry Poptarts

two plated gluten-free and vegan strawberry shortcake servings

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

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This easy homemade Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake recipe is vegan, allergy-free, and made completely from scratch with healthy ingredients you already have! With a simple tender and flaky biscuit, fresh juicy strawberries, and sweet dairy-free whipped cream, there's nothing not to love about this classic spring and summer dessert!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Shortcakes:

  • 2 Cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ Tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ Tsp Baking Soda
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sweetener (or preferred granulated sugar)
  • ½ Cup Vegan Buttermilk* (see notes)
  • 3 TB Vegan Butter (cold, cubed)

For the Strawberries:

  • 16 oz Fresh Strawberries (sliced lengthwise)
  • 1 TB Granulated Sweetener (or preferred granulated sugar)

For the Whipped Cream*: (see notes)

  • 1 15 oz Can Unsweetened Coconut Cream
  • ½ Cup Powdered Sweetener (or preferred powdered sweetener)
  • ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Prep the strawberries by slicing them lengthwise and gently tossing them together with the granulated sweetener. Set aside while you make the shortcakes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sweetener. Then add in the cubed butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Use your hands to break up with cold butter and knead the dough until you get a thick, rollable dough.
  5. Roll the dough out to about a 1-inch thickness before cutting 6, 3-inch round biscuits.
  6. Brush the tops of the shortcakes with non-dairy milk and add a sprinkle of granulated sweetener if desired before baking the shortcakes on a Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet for about 15 minutes until the tops are lightly golden brown.
  7. While the shortcakes are baking, you can whip together the whipped cream. Follow the instructions for coconut whipped cream here or marshmallow fluff here.
  8. Remove the shortcakes from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before slicing them.
  9. To assemble the strawberry shortcakes, slice each round biscuit, add a dollop of whipped cream, a few strawberry slices, another dab of whipped cream before adding the top biscuit half. Now top the shortcake with more whipped cream and strawberry slices.

Notes

  • Vegan Buttermilk: Mix together ½ Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk with 1 ½ Tsp White Vinegar or Lemon Juice. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whipped Cream: For a coconut-free whipped cream, you can make a batch of homemade marshmallow fluff.
  • If you don't have a round biscuit or cookie cutter, you can use the rim of a drinking glass or shape them with your hands.
  • Store leftover strawberry shortcake ingredients in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also store assembled shortcakes in the fridge for 3 days. Bring them to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Shortcake

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Strawberry shortcake is certainly a perfect summer treat and now is the time to make it from scratch and perfectly gluten-free and vegan!

So tell me:

+ What's your favorite fruity dessert?

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Comments

  1. Ksenia

    April 27, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    I love a good short cake recipe, and you made these gluten free – which means it’s perfect for me! I’ll be trying them this weekend

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 28, 2021 at 7:16 am

      Such a lovely not-too-sweet dessert for spring!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca

    April 26, 2021 at 7:05 am

    Such a pretty Summertime dessert idea

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 26, 2021 at 7:10 am

      An essential for strawberry season.

      Reply
  3. Lexi Hartmann

    April 22, 2021 at 11:05 am

    Oh this is definitely going in my recipe box! My husband can't eat milk and we are just about to hit the season for Ponchatoula strawberries here in southern Louisiana. Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 22, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      You're going to love the whipped cream them!

      Reply
  4. Nora

    April 22, 2021 at 10:34 am

    This looks so delicious! I have to try this one out soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 22, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Your new favorite summer dessert!

      Reply
  5. Radha

    April 21, 2021 at 7:16 pm

    This is great vegan version. I love the way put together and can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 22, 2021 at 7:09 am

      A beautiful spring dessert, right?

      Reply
  6. Lisa

    April 21, 2021 at 5:50 am

    This looks delicious! I love desserts that are not overly sweet.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 21, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      Makes them perfect for those "dessert breakfasts" 😉

      Reply
  7. Stephanie

    April 19, 2021 at 8:37 am

    Every year for my birthday, I end up asking my mom to make strawberry shortcakes. They may be my favorite dessert! They're just so delicious and refreshing and they're not overly sweet or heavy. I just can't get enough. I'll definitely need to try your recipe soon!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 19, 2021 at 11:37 am

      Ah, that's awesome! I do LOVE the fact that it's not an overly sweet dessert! Just right and really highlights the natural strawberry sweetness!

      Reply
  8. Patricia

    April 19, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing this. I have a gluten sensitivity and am always searching for great recipes.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      April 19, 2021 at 11:36 am

      You are going to love making this all strawberry season long 😉

      Reply

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