March 30, 2026

High Protein Strawberry Shortcakes

Serves:

Cooking Time:

< 30 min

These High-Protein Strawberry Shortcakes are a lighter, smarter twist on the classic strawberry shortcake we all know and love. Made with LANCEWOOD® Creamed Smooth Cottage Cheese, they deliver tender, golden shortcakes with a subtle richness, without feeling heavy. If you’ve ever wondered what cottage cheese is, it’s a fresh, mild cheese that’s naturally high in protein and lower in fat, making it perfect for both sweet and savoury dishes. In fact, when it comes to cottage cheese vs cream cheese, cottage cheese offers a similar creamy texture when blended, but with far more protein and fewer calories. Whether you’re after easy dessert recipes, fresh dessert ideas for entertaining, or wholesome high protein snacks that still feel indulgent, this recipe ticks every box.

Ingredients:

250 g LANCEWOOD® Creamed Smooth Cottage Cheese
1 tbsp vanilla essence
3 tbsp castor sugar, A pinch of salt
165 g self-raising flour
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp water

To serve:
2 cup(s) strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tbsp castor sugar
250 ml cream, whipped

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Add the cottage cheese to a mixing bowl and stir in the vanilla essence and castor sugar until smooth and well combined.
Add the self-raising flour and salt, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
Using your hands, lightly bring the dough together into a ball—avoid overworking it to keep the shortcakes tender.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about
5cm thick. Cut out 6–7 rounds using a round or fluted cutter and place them on the prepared baking tray.
Mix the beaten egg with the tablespoon of water and brush over the tops of the shortcakes.
Bake for 16 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
Allow the shortcakes to cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes.
While they cool, toss the sliced strawberries with the castor sugar and set aside to macerate.
Slice the warm shortcakes open and fill with strawberries and a generous spoonful of whipped cream. Serving Tip These high-protein strawberry shortcakes are best enjoyed on the day they’re made, while the shortcakes are still soft and fresh. Serve them as a lighter dessert after lunch, a weekend treat, or even as a sweet option among your high protein snacks.