Fresh Berry Shortcakes

Name: Fresh Berry Shortcakes
Ingredients: 5 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Coarse sugar, optional; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coarse sugar, optional
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and orange juice; set aside.
2

For shortcakes, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, orange zest and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk 1-1/2 cups cream, egg, egg yolk and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 8-10 times.
3

Pat or roll out to 1-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. scalloped or round biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a parchment paper-lined
4

. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon cream; sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
5

For whipped cream, beat cream in a large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form.
6

Just before serving, cut shortcakes in half horizontally. Place bottoms on dessert plates; top with strawberry mixture. Replace tops; dollop with whipped cream.