Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

This recipe is for single servings of strawberry shortcakes. Other fresh berries work great for this recipe, too. Grab some of your favorite berries and whipped cream and have a delicious dessert!

• Meal Type: Dessert
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup light cream or half-and-half
• 1 pint, strawberries, sliced
• Nondairy whipped topping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa and salt in a bowl. Gradually add cream, mixing with a wooden spoon until mixture clings together.
2. Lightly grease a baking sheet or spray with cooking spray. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 1 minute. Pat dough into a 3/4 inch-thick rectangle.
3. Cut pastry dough into 6 rounds using a 2 3/4 inch biscuit cutter. Arrange dough rounds on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.
4. Split shortcakes in half. Top 6 of the halves with strawberries and whipped topping. Replace tops. Top with more whipped topping and strawberries.
5. Note: All fresh berries work well in this recipe.
6. Serves 6