Twisted Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake dates back to the 16th century in Europe, but the modern version became popular in the United States in the mid-19th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Strawberries
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 6 leaves Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Set aside to macerate for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the shortcakes to cool for 10 minutes.
- Split the shortcakes in half and fill with macerated strawberries.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 22g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.