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, divided; ⅔ cup sugar, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup baking cocoa; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter; ⅔ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, plus; 1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided; ¾ cup half-and-half cream; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon coarse sugar; 12 pint heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; ¾ cup chocolate fudge topping, divided; 10 whole strawberries (optional) or 10 whole grated chocolate (optional)

Servings: persons

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
⅔ cup sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup baking cocoa
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
⅔ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, plus
1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
¾ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coarse sugar
12 pint heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
¾ cup chocolate fudge topping, divided
10 whole strawberries (optional) or 10 whole grated chocolate (optional)

1
Combine strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar; refrigerate if desired.
2
In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar.
3
Cut in butter and 2/3 cup morsels until crumbly.
4
Add half-and-half and stir until just moistened.
5
Divide dough into 8 patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
6
Place on waxed paper lined baking sheets.
7
Brush with egg white; sprinkle with coarse sugar and remaining morsels.
8
Bake at 450 for 13 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool slightly.
10
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream and confectioners sugar until stiff peaks form.
11
Refrigerate.
12
To serve, carefully split the shortcakes horizontally and place bottom halves on individual dessert plates.
13
Top with one half of each of the strawberries, whipped cream and fudge sauce.
14
Top with top halves of shortcakes and remaining fudge sauce, sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
15
Garnish with a whole strawberry or chocolate curls if desired.

2357

kcal

Calories

175

Fat

177

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, divided, ⅔ cup sugar, divided, 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ 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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