Strawberry Shortbread Shortcake |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Crisp chocolate shortbread makes a delectable base for this dazzling shortcake recipe.California Strawberry Advisory Board, x, California Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated |
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped and sweetened |
2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and chocolate. Form dough into two balls (one slightly larger than the other.)
2. On a floured surface, roll balls into 7-in. circles (one thicker than the other). Transfer to greased baking sheets. Prick all over with fork.
3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or just until golden. Allow to cool 5 minutes; cut thinner circle into eight equal wedges. Cool on racks. To assemble, place circle on a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and strawberries. Set wedges into the cream at an angle, points toward center. Cut into wedges. Yield: 8 servings.
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