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Description
A delightful twist on classic strawberry shortcake, featuring a sweet and tangy cherry jam layer for an extra burst of flavor. This recipe combines tender biscuits, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and homemade or store-bought cherry jam.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1/2 cup cherry jam
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little heavy cream and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- While the biscuits bake, toss the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let them macerate for about 10 minutes.
- To assemble, split the warm biscuits in half. Spread a layer of cherry jam on the bottom half.
- Top the jam with a generous portion of macerated strawberries.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream.
- Place the top half of the biscuit over the whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of heavy cream in the biscuit dough.
- Ensure your butter and cream are very cold for the flakiest biscuits.
- Any good quality cherry jam will work well.
- Adjust the sugar for the strawberries based on their sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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