Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Recipe from Scratch

Vegan strawberry shortcake brings together warm, flaky biscuits, sweetened sliced strawberries, and a light dairy-free whipped cream — all made without eggs or dairy. This simple, classic dessert highlights fresh fruit and comforting textures, making it perfect for spring and summer gatherings or any time you want a bright, easy treat.

Vegan strawberry shortcake made with biscuits, sliced strawberries, and cream.

What We Love About This Recipe

Light, buttery biscuit “crusts” provide a flaky base that contrasts beautifully with juicy, sugar-macerated strawberries and fluffy dairy-free whipped cream. The combination is simple yet satisfying, with a slightly Southern-inspired feel.
This recipe requires no eggs and no dairy. It uses fewer than ten common vegan-friendly ingredients that are likely already in your pantry or refrigerator.
It’s an excellent way to showcase fresh strawberries at peak ripeness. You can also use defrosted frozen strawberries or swap in other seasonal fruits to vary the flavor.

Cheryl’s Tips

Keep the cream very cold. Chilling the cream, bowl, and beaters before whipping helps the mixture come together quickly and hold peaks. If the cream is too warm it may not whip properly.
Try canned coconut cream for an easy alternative. Chill a can of full-fat coconut milk overnight, open it without shaking, and scoop out the thickened cream on top. Whip that layer briefly for a naturally dairy-free, fluffy topping.

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Vegan Apple Pie
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Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 35 minutes

Dairy-free whipped cream and sugared fresh strawberries layered between warm biscuit-style crusts.

Cheryl Malik

Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Strawberries

4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Biscuit Crusts

2 ⅓ cups Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix
⅔ cup unsweetened vegan milk (oat, almond, soy, etc.)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vegan butter, melted

For the Whipped Cream

¾ cup vegan heavy whipping cream, very cold (see Notes)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Serving Suggestions (Optional)

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

Oven
Large mixing bowl
Medium mixing bowl
Small mixing bowl
Two silicone spatulas
Large baking sheet
Cookie scoop or large spoon
Hand mixer

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with ¼ cup granulated sugar. Stir gently to coat and set aside to macerate while you prepare the biscuit dough.
In a medium bowl, mix 2 ⅓ cups Bisquick mix, ⅔ cup unsweetened vegan milk, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter until a soft dough forms.
Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop the dough onto a large baking sheet in six even mounds, leaving at least 2 inches between each for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
While the biscuits bake, pour ¾ cup very cold vegan heavy whipping cream into a small bowl and whip with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar to the whipped cream and whip on low briefly until incorporated. Avoid overbeating.
When the biscuits are cool enough to handle, slice each in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on serving plates.
Spoon sugared strawberries over the biscuit bottoms, then add a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Cap with the biscuit tops and add additional whipped cream and strawberries if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream: Commercial vegan heavy cream alternatives (brands such as Califia or similar plant-based heavy creams) work well here. You can also use about 2 cups of chilled coconut cream or a container of vegan whipped topping in place of the whipping cream.

Nutrition Information

Number of servings and nutritional values are approximate and depend on portion sizes and specific ingredient brands.