Black Sesame Strawberry Shortcake (Print Version)

Nutty black sesame biscuits layered with fresh strawberries and light whipped cream for a bold, fresh twist.

# Components:

→ Black Sesame Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup black sesame seeds, toasted and finely ground
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 2/3 cup cold heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
08 - 1 large egg

→ Macerated Strawberries

09 - 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Whipped Cream

12 - 1 cup cold heavy cream
13 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ground black sesame seeds, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Whisk together 2/3 cup heavy cream and egg in a small bowl. Add to dry mixture and stir just until combined without overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat into 1-inch thick circle, and cut out biscuits with a 2½-inch round cutter.
06 - Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet, brush tops with extra heavy cream, and bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
07 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss to coat and let macerate for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
08 - Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to soft peaks using an electric mixer or whisk.
09 - Split cooled biscuits horizontally. Place bottom halves on plates, spoon whipped cream and strawberries generously over them, then top with biscuit halves. Add extra cream and berries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The black sesame delivers a flavor punch that feels like the best kept bakery secret.
  • It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for all those times you want something familiar but unexpected.
02 -
  • Let biscuits cool just a bit before slicing or they’ll crumble—trust me, I once turned a whole tray into rubble (still tasty though).
  • Toasting the black sesame seeds brings out so much more flavor than skipping this step that I never skip it now.
03 -
  • If using black sesame paste instead of seeds, fold it gently into the dough after mixing the wet and dry ingredients—you’ll get deeper flavor and vivid color.
  • For extra crunch, reserve some whole toasted black sesame seeds to scatter over the tops just after baking.
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