If I haven't mentioned it already, my husband loves dessert. I've always known that the way to his heart is through his stomach, but if you really want to make him over-the-top happy, make him dessert. He will love you forever. The other night I really wanted to make him a yummy dessert before he got home but didn't want to run out to the grocery store for special ingredients. I had strawberries and cool whip so....... Strawberry Shortcake it was! It's a classic dessert that satisfies kids and adults. AND it takes minutes to prepare.
My Strawberries
serves 4-6
1-2 lb fresh strawberries (approximately), sliced
2 TB sugar
1-2 TB balsamic vinegar
Slice your strawberries and put in a bowl. Sprinkle over the sugar and then drizzle over the balsamic vinegar. This vinegar gives the berries a little zing and adds depth to the flavor. You can definitely leave it out, but if you haven't tried it yet, you should. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the berries soak up all the sugar and vinegar. It's best to let the strawberries sit for a few hours. Meanwhile, make your shortcake....
Serves 6
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups heavy cream
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined. Place mixture in an ungreased 8-inch square pan and bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
Remove shortcake from pan and place on a rack to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and split each piece in half horizontally.
Spoon some of the strawberries with their juice onto each shortcake bottom. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and then the shortcake top. Spoon more strawberries over the top and serve.
Mmmmm yum!! I love strawberry shortcake and your looks fab!!!
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