Cherry Shortcake

While strawberry shortcakes get all the attention, give this cherry shortcake a try! The cherries are sweet, juicy and totally delicious piled high with plenty of whipped cream!


SERVINGS

5

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

25 min

Ingredients

  • 2
    cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4
    cup sugar
  • 1
    tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1
    stick unsalted butter, cold
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4
    cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 3
    tablespoons milk
  • 1 1/2
    cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • Whipped cream, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

  2. 2

    Using a cheese grater, grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients mixture. Use a fork to mix until the butter is incorporated and the mixture is crumbly.

  3. 3

    Mix in the egg, Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and milk. Knead the dough with your hands to bring it together.

  4. 4

    On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thick. Cut five cakes out of the dough using a round biscuit cutter or the mouth of a glass. Place cakes on a plate and leave in the fridge for 20 minutes. Heat the over to 350 F.

  5. 5

    Transfer the chilled cakes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool. Slice in half and layer with whipped cream and sliced cherries.

Recipe source: Northwest Cherries