Fresh Cherry Shortcake

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I had a big bag of fresh Bing cherries and wanted a fresh and different dessert for the July 4th weekend. Integrating unique spices, this twist on the traditional shortcake dessert is delish.

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

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

Directions

  1. Combine 6 cups cherries, 6 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Allow cherries to rest for 2 to 3 hours.

  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Facts (per serving)

643 Calories
31g Fat
85g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 643
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 556mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 738mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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