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How to Make Fresh Cherry Shortcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fresh cherry shortcake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that is perfect for the summer months when cherries are in season. This heavenly treat combines sweet, juicy cherries with a light and fluffy shortcake, and is finished off with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. The result is a mouthwatering dessert that is sure to impress friends and family alike.

Cherries are the star of this recipe, and their natural sweetness and tartness bring a burst of flavor to the dish. When in seas...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups Bing cherries, pitted and halved
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup frozen butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup cold half-and-half, or more as needed
  • 1 egg white (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 6 cherries with stems

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine 6 cups cherries, 6 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Allow cherries to rest for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and half-and-half in a small bowl; stir into the flour mixture with a fork until dough is moistened with large clumps. Add a teaspoon more half-and-half to the bowl if dough won't come together.
  • Roll tennis ball size scoops of dough and place on prepared baking sheet. Press each ball down lightly to form 1/2-inch discs. Brush dough with egg white and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Slice each cake in half horizontally. Layer a generous portion of halved cherries, almonds, and whipped cream between cake halves. Top with another dollop of whipped cream, almonds, and a whole cherry.

    • Nutrition

    643 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 556mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 738mg

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