Peach Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Peach Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 ripe peaches; 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional) or 1 tablespoon peach schnapps (optional); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more; granulated sugar, for sprinkling tops; 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more; all-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more; unsalted butter, for sheet; ¼ cup 2% low-fat milk, plus more for brushing tops or ¼ cup cream, plus more; milk or cream, for brushing tops; 1 cup heavy cream, for whipping; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

4 ripe peaches
1 tablespoon kirsch (optional) or 1 tablespoon peach schnapps (optional)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more
granulated sugar, for sprinkling tops
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more
unsalted butter, for sheet
¼ cup 2% low-fat milk, plus more for brushing tops or ¼ cup cream, plus more
milk or cream, for brushing tops
1 cup heavy cream, for whipping
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Slice peaches; sprinkle with kirsch or schnapps, if desired, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
3
Set aside.
4
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the rest of the dry ingredients.
5
Add butter; process with on-off pulses until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6
While pulsing, slowly add enough milk until dough just comes together.
7
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured board, and knead once or twice.
8
Pat into a 3/4-inch-thick square.
9
Trim edges, and cut into four squares.
10
Brush with additional cream or milk; sprinkle with sugar.
11
Place on a lightly buttered baking sheet; bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
12
Transfer cakes to a wire rack, and allow to cool slightly.
13
Meanwhile, whip the cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form; set aside.
14
Split cakes horizontally.
15
Place bottom halves on dessert plates, and top with peaches and vanilla whipped cream.
16
Cover with top halves of shortcakes, and serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ripe peaches, 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional) or 1 tablespoon peach schnapps (optional), 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more, granulated sugar, for sprinkling tops, and more.

Yes, Peach 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.

Peach Shortcakes

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