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Italian Strawberry Shortcake

A delightful Italian twist on the classic strawberry shortcake.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Shortcake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
  • ⅔ cup whole milk

Strawberries

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup sugar

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add milk, stirring until just combined.
  5. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
  7. In a bowl, mix strawberries with sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  8. Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  9. Split the shortcakes, layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Italian, Shortcake, Strawberry
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