WW Strawberry Shortcake

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!