Roman Strawberry Shortcakes

Roman Strawberry Shortcakes are a delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, incorporating the flavors of ancient Rome with the fresh sweetness of strawberries.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Roman Strawberry Shortcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian, Roman Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Strawberries
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 6 leaves Mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the milk until just combined.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
8. Slice the shortcakes in half horizontally.
9. Spoon the strawberry mixture onto the bottom halves of the shortcakes.
10. Top with whipped cream and mint leaves.
11. Place the top halves of the shortcakes on top.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.