Description
A delightful dessert featuring buttery shortcakes layered with brandy-soaked strawberries and fluffy malted whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Fresh Strawberries
- Granulated Sugar
- Brandy
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Heavy Cream
- Malted Milk Powder
Instructions
- Prep the Strawberries: Hull and slice the strawberries, combine with sugar and brandy, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Make the Shortcake: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add heavy cream and mix gently.
- Shape and Bake: Roll out the dough to 1 inch thick, cut into circles, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes.
- Prepare the Malted Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add malt powder and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Shortcakes: Slice the shortcakes, add strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other half and more strawberries.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute butter with Greek yogurt. For gluten-free options, consider almond or coconut flour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, whipped cream, summer dessert, brandy