Best 2 Cherry Almond Chocolate Shortcakes Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Cherry Almond Chocolate Shortcakes, a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. These delectable shortcakes are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, featuring layers of fluffy buttermilk biscuits, luscious cherry filling, and a decadent almond chocolate glaze. Each bite is an explosion of contrasting textures and flavors, from the soft and airy biscuits to the juicy cherries and the rich chocolate glaze. Discover the art of creating these exquisite shortcakes with our step-by-step recipe, along with additional variations to suit your preferences. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this extraordinary dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
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CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND SCONES
Biscuit-like scones studded with dried cherries and bittersweet chocolate make a wonderful addition to a bread basket.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In large bowl, mix flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse meal. Stir in cherries and chocolate. In small bowl, beat egg, 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of the milk and the almond extract with whisk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. (Dough will be sticky.)
- On cookie sheet, pat dough with floured hands into 8-inch round. Cut round into 12 wedges, but do not separate. Brush dough with remaining 1 tablespoon milk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar and the almonds.
- Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully separate wedges; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg
CHERRY ALMOND CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss together the almonds and the cherries. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Melt half the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over slightly simmering water, over the lowest possible heat, stirring frequently. Make sure the water is not touching the top pan. Remove the double boiler from the heat and stir in the rest of the chocolate. Remove the top pan with the chocolate in it, gently wipe the bottom of it and set it aside for a moment. Replace the simmering water in the bottom pan with warm tap water. Put the pan of melted chocolate on top of the warm water. This will keep the chocolate at the right temperature while you make the clusters.
- Stir the fruit-nut mixture into the chocolate. Spoon out heaping tablespoon-sized clusters of the chocolate mixture onto the baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Put them in the refrigerator to set for 15 minutes. Store and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Protein 3.5 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cherries. If fresh cherries are not available, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to drain them well before using.
- To make sure the shortcakes are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the shortcakes are done.
- If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the shortcakes tough.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- If you don't have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
- Serve the shortcakes warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- These shortcakes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
These cherry almond chocolate shortcakes are the perfect summer dessert. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious. The shortcakes are fluffy and moist, and the cherry almond chocolate filling is rich and decadent. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and you'll have a dessert that everyone will love.
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