Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake
Elevate your dessert game with this Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake—a modern twist on the classic favorite that perfectly balances sweetness and tang. These buttery, tender biscuits are baked to golden perfection and provide the ideal base for a luscious topping of balsamic-infused fresh strawberries, enhanced with a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Creamy, homemade vanilla whipped cream adds a decadent final layer, making every bite irresistibly rich and flavorful. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet dessert at home. Serve it with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a sophisticated finish, and watch it become a showstopping addition to your summer dessert repertoire. Keywords: Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake, modern dessert recipe, homemade shortcake, strawberry dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Egg, lightly beaten
- 1.5 pounds Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup Heavy cream (for whipped cream)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold, diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the heavy cream and lightly beaten egg until the dough just comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, knead it gently a few times, and pat it into a 1/2-inch thick round. Cut out 6 biscuits using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with balsamic vinegar and honey. Let them macerate for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
For the whipped cream, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
To assemble, slice the biscuits in half horizontally. Place a generous spoonful of the balsamic strawberries on the bottom half of each biscuit, followed by a dollop of whipped cream. Top with the other biscuit half.
Optionally, garnish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 225.1 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.9 g | 685% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 2760 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.4 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1567 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
