Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Shortcake is one of the greatest desserts, especially when using fresh strawberries. These chocolate strawberry shortcakes are a great treat to serve to guests. Ingredients:
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced |
2/3 cup sugar, divided |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup baking cocoa |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter |
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided |
3/4 cup half-and-half cream |
1 egg white, lightly beaten |
1 tablespoon coarse sugar |
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream |
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping |
10 fresh strawberries or grated chocolate, optional |
grated chocolate, optional |
Directions:
1. Combine strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar; refrigerate if desired. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter and 2/3 cup chips until crumbly. Add half-and-half and stir until just moistened.
2. Divide dough into 8 patties, about 3/4-in. thick. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with coarse sugar and remaining chips.
3. Bake at 450° for 13 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat whipping cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate.
4. To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates. Top with about two-thirds of the strawberries, whipped cream and fudge topping. Replace shortcake tops; top with remaining berries, cream and topping. Garnish with chocolate if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
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