Low FODMAP Strawberry Shortcake
Light, tender biscuits topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. A summer classic made FODMAP-friendly.

Instructions
- 1
Combine strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Let macerate 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 3
Whisk together flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- 4
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 5
Add milk and stir until just combined.
- 6
Drop dough in 6 rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
Cool shortcakes on a wire rack.
- 9
Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- 10
Split shortcakes in half horizontally.
- 11
Place bottom halves on plates.
- 12
Spoon strawberries and juices over bottoms.
- 13
Add dollops of whipped cream.
- 14
Place shortcake tops and serve immediately.
FODMAP Notes
Strawberries are low FODMAP at 5 medium berries per serving - this recipe portions appropriately. Use lactose-free milk and cream. Gluten-free flour blend is safe.
Tips
- 💡 Keep butter very cold for tender biscuits
- 💡 Don't overmix the dough
- 💡 Macerate berries at least 30 minutes
- 💡 Serve immediately after assembling
Recipe Notes
Fresh strawberry shortcake is the taste of summer. Light, fluffy biscuits meet sweet juicy berries and billowy whipped cream - simple but absolutely perfect.
Substitutions
- Butter: Dairy-free butter
- Cream: Coconut whipped cream
- Berries: Blueberries or mixed berries
Storage
- Shortcakes: Best same day, can store unfilled 2 days
- Assembled: Serve immediately
FODMAP Stacking Note
One shortcake with topping is a low FODMAP serving. Watch strawberry portions.
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- Low FODMAP Blueberry Pancakes
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