Balsamic Strawberry Shortcakes Recipes

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Stir together first 3 ingredients; let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
• Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
• Stir together eggs and 3/4 cup whipping cream; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
• Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times.
• Pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 3 inch cutter.
• Place shortcakes on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 425°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.
• Beat remaining 1 1/2 cups whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Split shortcakes.
• Place 1 cake bottom on each of 8 individual plates.
• Spoon half of whipped cream mixture over shortcakes.
• Top with strawberry mixture and dollop with remaining whipped cream.
• Add cake tops and sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl; marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Grill the slices of angel food cake on the preheated grill until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the cake to 4 dessert plates and top with marinated strawberries and the liquid and a spoonful of whipped cream.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH BALSAMIC HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Place all dry ingredients (for biscuits) and shortening in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix, using paddle attachment, until crumbly.
• Add buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together.
• Gently roll out dough to 3/4-inch thickness and cut 4 biscuits with a round cutter. (a glass also works well).
• Glaze with egg wash and bake 15-20 minutes.
• Split the biscuits in half horizontally.
• Toss the berries with balsamic vinegar and 1/2 of the honey. Set aside.
• Whip the cream in a small mixing bowl to soft peaks.
• Add the remaining honey and whip to stiff peaks.
• Spoon the strawberries over the bottom half of each biscuit. (Make sure you use that sauce as well!).
• Spoon the whipped cream over the strawberries and finish by placing the top half of each biscuit on the cream.
• Garnish with mint and serve immediately!

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries, and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.