Fluffy Cream Biscuits

Biscuits have never been easier to make when choosing this cream biscuit recipe! These can technically be made with two simple ingredients—self-rising flour and heavy cream. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can simply use flour, baking powder, and salt. For these cream biscuits, the recipe includes a bit of sugar to add a hint of sweetness without overpowering the taste.

For every cup of self-rising flour, simply mix one cup of flour with 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder and ¼ teaspoon fine salt. You can halve this recipe to make 4-5 biscuits using the same baking temperature and time.

Can you make biscuits with heavy cream?

Classic biscuits are made using cold or melted butter and buttermilk. However, this recipe is much simpler, using just heavy whipping cream. There’s no need to worry about cutting cold butter cubes into dough or worrying about its consistency.

Due to its high fat content and thick, milky consistency, heavy cream replaces both buttermilk and butter in these biscuits. You may also notice a richer flavor, a more tender crumb, and increased moisture.

Can you make cream biscuits without heavy cream?

If you’re dairy-free or without heavy cream, there are ways to substitute it with other ingredients. Swap heavy cream using one of these alternatives:

• Plant-based heavy whipping cream
• Half-and-half and melted butter (for every cup of heavy cream, use ⅞ cup half-and-half with 2 tablespoons of melted butter)
• Canned coconut cream

How to make cream biscuits

If you’re new to baking, running short on time, or looking for a versatile biscuit recipe, cream-based biscuits are the way to go. With fewer ingredients to mix and less intensive preparation to make the biscuit dough, following this recipe is simple.

Often, homemade biscuits are reserved for weekends and holidays. But with heavy cream, they can be made easily on weekdays and in kitchens with less countertop space.

Two-ingredient biscuits

What could be more simple than 2-ingredient biscuits? All you need is self-rising flour and heavy cream. Making self-rising flour is simple, and you can keep it on hand for quick measuring in baking.

Is self-rising flour the same as all-purpose flour?

Self-rising flour is different from all-purpose flour. While it contains all-purpose flour, it also combines baking soda and salt. Make your own self-rising flour and store it in an air-tight container for easy access.

How to make homemade biscuits without cream of tartar

Luckily, this recipe doesn’t require cream of tartar. Actually, almost no biscuit recipes require cream of tartar! That’s because biscuit recipes use baking powder, and not baking soda. The purpose of cream of tartar is to aid baking soda as a leavening agent, and these biscuits will rise wonderfully with just baking powder.

What to make with cream biscuits

So, you've made these super simple, fluffy cream biscuits—now what? Use them to make these easy and irresistible recipes!

Berries and Cream Recipe

One of the best uses for cream biscuits is with this berries and cream recipe. Because the biscuits are slightly sweet on their own, you don’t need a bunch of sweeteners for this fresh and bright dessert.

Fancy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

This is not your Mama’s strawberry shortcake recipe! Using these cream biscuits, make one of the fanciest versions of this summer dessert with a few simple upgrades. My honey and balsamic strawberry shortcake with basil whipped cream is the perfect dish to bring to a pot luck, cook out, barbecue, or to share with friends and family.

Pesto Chicken Sliders Recipe

Feed a few or a bunch when you make these pesto chicken sliders. Omit the sugar in your cream biscuits, and you’ll have the easiest base for making these appetizers! Alternatively, these sliders are great for game day, kids’ food, or an easy weeknight dinner.

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