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How to Make Strawberry Crescent Roll Shortcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the best things about spring and summer is the abundance of fresh, juicy strawberries. And what better way to showcase these seasonal gems than in a delectable dessert? This recipe for Strawberry Crescent Roll Shortcake is a fantastic way to enjoy the natural sweetness of strawberries, paired with the buttery flakiness of crescent rolls.

The combination of juicy strawberries and flaky crescent rolls creates a deliciously light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occa...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury®
  • 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 shortcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place 1/2 cup strawberries and water in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add pureed strawberries. Cook and stir until strawberry sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 cups sliced strawberries and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Unroll dough. Place 1 crescent atop another and roll up, starting at the smallest end, to make 4 double-rolled crescents. Brush each roll with 1/2 teaspoon heavy whipping cream and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake crescents until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • Split each roll in half horizontally and fill with strawberries. Top with 1/2 cup whipped cream and the top half of the crescent roll. Top with more strawberries.

    • Nutrition

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 482mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 64mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 214mg

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