Strawberry Shortcake à la Treebeard’s
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥣 Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the delightful creation from Treebeard’s Restaurant in Houston – their Strawberry Shortcake recipe promises an easy-to-make, visually stunning dessert that bursts with flavor! Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will surely impress your guests. The preparation time includes chilling, ensuring optimal flavor infusion.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tbsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 3 tbsp | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 4 tsp | Granulated sugar (divided) |
| 3/4 cup | Milk |
| 1 cup | Strawberries |
| 1/3 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 cup | Heavy whipping cream |
| 1/4 cup | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/4 cup | Sour cream |
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease a cookie sheet.
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Prepare Shortcake: In a food processor with the knife blade attachment, process flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, butter, and 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Transfer Mixture: Pour the mixture into a medium bowl.
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Form Dough: With a wooden spoon or paddle attachment on an electric mixer, add milk and mix just until it forms a smooth dough.
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Shape Shortcakes: Scoop the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet in 6 equal mounds.
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Top with Sugar: Dust the top of each shortcake with the remaining 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar.
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Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool: Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mash half of the strawberries. Mix with granulated sugar and vanilla. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with confectioners’ sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until it just holds soft peaks. Add sour cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
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Assemble Shortcakes: Cut off the tops of the cooled shortcakes and set aside. Spoon the prepared filling onto the bottom of each shortcake.
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Top with Whipped Cream: Cover the filling with whipped cream and the remaining sliced strawberries. Replace the tops of the shortcakes.
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Garnish: Finish off with a dollop of whipped cream, a strawberry half, and a sprig of mint for an elegant touch.
This Strawberry Shortcake recipe is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Enjoy the goodness of fresh strawberries and the richness of whipped cream in every bite!