Look no further than this WW Strawberry Shortcake recipe for a delicious and guilt free dessert. Made with fresh strawberries and a light, biscuit, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Since this is low in points, you can enjoy this treat without having to worry about overindulging. So go ahead and indulge in this Weight Watchers Strawberry Shortcake recipe today.
WW Strawberry Shortcake
WW Strawberry Shortcake is the perfect dessert for any occasion! It’s made with fresh strawberries and a low calorie, homemade biscuit. Plus, it only takes minutes to prepare – so you can enjoy a sweet treat without feeling guilty.
This recipe is perfect for anyone on the go who wants to enjoy a sweet and healthy treat. It’s also great for parties or get-togethers.
You won’t believe how easy this recipe is to follow. Plus, it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.
What is Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake is a dessert that typically consists of fresh strawberries, biscuit, and cream. It can be served as is or with whipped cream or ice cream. It is not usually known for being low in points. This particular recipe uses a homemade biscuit that is low in calories, which means it is low in points and you can enjoy it often.
Cake or Biscuits?
Whether you use cake or biscuit for strawberry shortcake is a long term debate. The classic strawberry shortcake is made with a biscuit. The biscuits are sweet, not like a dinner biscuit. However, you can also use cake. Cake is lighter and fluffier but can also add a lot of calories and fat to the recipe. If you’re looking for a lighter option, opt for the biscuit in this recipe.
Can Strawberry Shortcake be Made Ahead of Time?
This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Simply make the biscuit according to the recipe and store it in an airtight container. The strawberries can also be prepared ahead of time. Store them in a separate airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, assemble the shortcake and enjoy.
You do not want to assemble to WW strawberry shortcakes until you are ready to serve. The biscuits will get soggy while it is stored in the refrigerator. However, if you have leftovers of already assembled desserts, place them in the refrigerator in an airtight container and try to eat them within a day.
Can I Use Sugar Substitute
I am using regular brown sugar for the strawberries and using a bit of white sugar in the biscuits. This gives that decadent dessert taste even though this is low in points. When I calculated the points in this recipe, I counted it as regular sugars and the points are surprising low. If you wanted, there are brown sugar substitutes as well as white sugar substitutes that you can use. This will lower the points but for some people, it will give the desert an aftertaste.
How many points is strawberry shortcake?
In a traditional strawberry shortcake there can be a lot of points. Most recipes come in at about 12 points per serving. This recipe for WW strawberry shortcake is only _ points per serving. So, you can enjoy this dessert without having to worry about overindulging.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp chilled butter, cut in small pieces
- 9 tbsp nonfat buttermilk
- 2 cups strawberries quartered
- 6 tbsp sugar free whipped topping
How to Make Weight Watchers Strawberry Shortcake
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Toss strawberries in brown sugar and stir occasionally for 30 minutes
Combine flour, 2 tsp granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl and cut in butter with pastry cutter until it seems like a coarse meal
Add in buttermilk and stir until flour mixture is moist
Knead dough 3 times on a lightly floured surface
Pat dough into a 6×4 inch rectangle and cut it into 2 inch squares
Now coat the top of each biscuit with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1 tsp sugar
Place on baking sheet coated with cooking spray & bake at 400 for 15 minutes, until golden brown
Remove from pan and cool 15 minutes on wire rack
Once cooled, cut biscuits in half, top with strawberry mixture and cool whip. Enjoy!
Weight Watchers Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp chilled butter, cut in small pieces
- 9 tbsp nonfat buttermilk
- 2 cups strawberries quartered
- 6 tbsp sugar free whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Toss strawberries in brown sugar and stir occasionally for 30 minutes
- Combine flour, 2 tsp granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl and cut in butter with pastry cutter until it seems like a coarse meal
- Add in buttermilk and stir until flour mixture is moist
- Knead dough 3 times on a lightly floured surface
- Pat dough into a 6×4 inch rectangle and cut it into 2 inch squares
- Now coat the top of each biscuit with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1 tsp sugar
- Place on baking sheet coasted with cooking spray & bake at 400 for 15 minutes, until golden brown
- Remove from pan and cool 15 minutes on wire rack
- Once cooled, cut biscuits in half, top with strawberry mixture and cool whip. Enjoy!
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