Ingredients

• For the berries:
• 2 pints fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced, or other seasonal berries
• 1 tablespoon sugar (or more if your berries aren't very sweet)
• 1 tablespoon orange or raspberry liqueur (optional)
• For the shortcakes:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream (split)
• To serve:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Makes 8