Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced; 2/3 cup sugar, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter; 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon coarse sugar; 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping; 10 fresh strawberries or grated chocolate, optional; Grated chocolate, optional

Servings: persons

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
10 fresh strawberries or grated chocolate, optional
Grated chocolate, optional

1
Combine strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar; refrigerate if desired. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter and 2/3 cup chips until crumbly. Add half-and-half and stir until just moistened.
2
Divide dough into 8 patties, about 3/4-in. thick. Place on parchment paper-lined
3
. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with coarse sugar and remaining chips.
4
Bake at 400u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat whipping cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate.
5
To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates. Top with about two-thirds of the strawberries, whipped cream and fudge topping. Replace shortcake tops; top with remaining berries, cream and topping. Garnish with chocolate if desired.

1253

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced, 2/3 cup sugar, divided, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup baking cocoa, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes

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