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Fresh Cherry Shortcake

Fresh Cherry Shortcake

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 24 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Filling

    • 🍒 6 cups Bing cherries, pitted and halved
    • 6 tablespoons white sugar
    • 🍋 2 lemons, zested

  • Shortcake

    • 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup white sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 🌰 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 🧈 1/2 cup frozen butter
    • 🥚 1 egg, beaten
    • 🥛 1/2 cup cold half-and-half, or more as needed
    • 🥚 1 egg white (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

  • Toppings

    • 1 cup whipped cream
    • 🌰 1 cup chopped almonds
    • 🍒 6 cherries with stems

STEPS

1

Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Let rest for 2-3 hours.

2

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3

Mix flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in beaten egg and half-and-half until dough clumps.

4

Roll tennis ball-sized portions, press to 1/2-inch discs, brush with egg white, and sprinkle with sugar.

5

Bake until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

6

Slice cakes in half. Fill with cherries, whipped cream, and almonds. Top with whipped cream, almonds, and a whole cherry.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

643

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 85
    Carbs
  • 31
    Fats

💡 Use fresh cherries for the best flavor.Allow the dough to fully cool before slicing for cleaner layers.For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the chopped almonds before using.