Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our luscious cherry shortcake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert combines a flaky, buttery biscuit base with layers of sweet, juicy cherries and a creamy, tangy whipped cream frosting. Served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a side of fresh berries, it's a perfect treat for any occasion. Our collection of cherry shortcake recipes offers a variety of options, from traditional to modern, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer a simple, rustic shortcake or a more elaborate, decadent version, we've got you covered. Dive into the irresistible world of cherry shortcake and discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PLUM AND BLACK CHERRY BUTTERMILK SHORTCAKES WITH GINGER CARDAMOM WHIPPED CREAM
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the buttermilk shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Chill 2 large mixing bowls, a pastry cutter, the flour and cubed butter in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling the shortcakes.
- Add the flour to one of the chilled mixing bowls. Working quickly, cut the butter into the flour using the chilled pastry cutter (or your fingers); the goal here is pea-size balls of butter. In batches, add the buttermilk until the dough is cohesive yet still moist. (You may not need all of it.) Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and lightly press into a 1-inch-thick round. Using a 4-inch biscuit cutter or the business end of a dry measuring cup, cut out 8 biscuits.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Swirl the oil in the bottom of the skillet and gently arrange the biscuits in the skillet, making sure they are all nestled up against each other tightly.
- Brush the tops with the melted butter and sprinkle with the sanding sugar. Bake until the tops are just slightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- For the plums and cherries: Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the plums, cherries, granulated sugar, lemon zest and juice, ginger and cinnamon. Cook, stirring very gently as the fruit releases its juice, until the fruit is slightly soft, a few minutes. Take off the heat and add the butter. Gently stir until melted.
- For the ginger cardamom whipped cream: In the other cold bowl, mix together the cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, cardamom and ginger. Beat to medium peaks.
- For assembly: Split a warm shortcake with a fork. Place the bottom on a plate or shallow bowl and spoon on some of the warm plum and cherry mixture. Dollop on some whipped cream and sprinkle with some candied walnuts. Top with the top of the shortcake. Spoon on some more of the warm plum and cherry mixture, dollop on more whipped cream and sprinkle with more candied walnuts. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 7 more.
CHERRY-ALMOND CHOCOLATE SHORTCAKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the shortcakes: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the all-purpose flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl until combined. Work in the butter with your fingers until it is in pea-size pieces, then stir in the chopped chocolate. Whisk the heavy cream and egg in a small bowl, then add to the flour mixture and stir until combined. (The dough will be slightly sticky.)
- Scoop 6 balls of dough (about 1/3 cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet using a large ice cream scoop or a measuring cup, spacing the dough 2 to 3 inches apart. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly brush each ball of dough with melted butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Toss the cherries with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the cornstarch, almond extract and water in a medium saucepan; let sit 30 minutes. Cook over medium heat until the juices are bubbling and syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the amaretto. Let cool to room temperature, at least 2 hours.
- Beat the heavy cream and the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Whisk the mascarpone to loosen, then beat into the whipped cream until medium peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Split each shortcake and fill with the whipped cream and cherries.
LUSCIOUS CHERRY SHORTCAKE
Another WOW recipe from pillsbury.com. Pinched this and changed it to suit my needs. Will probably make for Valentine's Day dessert. This is so EASY!
Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a preheated 375-degree oven, bake the biscuits as directed on package.
- In a medium bowl, sprinkle the brown sugar over the sour cream; let stand for 2 minutes. Beat in the whipping cream on high speed until slightly thickened. Refrigerate until time to serve.
- When the biscuits are done, brush them with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. Cool 5 minutes. Split biscuits horizontally; fill and top with pie filling and the sour cream mixture.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. -Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. , Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE SHORTCAKES WITH SOUR CHERRY TOPPING
Chocolatey biscuits topped with dollops of whipped cream and drizzled with a sour-sweet cherry topping.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For cherry topping: In small saucepan combine all topping ingredients and cook over medium-high heat, until cherries start to release their juice and the liquid thickens and becomes syrupy, 6-7 minutes; cool and refrigerate until needed (you can make this up to 1 day ahead).
- For shortcake biscuits: Preheat oven to 350F and set rack in middle of oven; combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl until blended; rub butter into flour mixture with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal; in a small bowl, whisk egg yolks with buttermilk to blend; add to flour mixture and stir just until evenly moistened; turn dough out onto a floured board and, with lightly floured hands, knead just until it comes together (if the dough is very sticky, sprinkle on some additional all purpose flour); pat out to about 1 1/4 inches thick and cut into rounds with a 3 inch cutter; gather dough scraps and pat out again to make remaining shortcake biscuits; set 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet; bake biscuits for approximately 25 minutes, or until golden-brown, and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- For whipped cream: Beat cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- To assemble: Slice shortcake biscuits in half and set bottoms of biscuits on 6 dessert plates; dollop generously with whipped cream and distribute cherry topping evenly over the cream; place biscuit tops over cherries at a slight angle and sprinkle tops lightly with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 834.7, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 193.3, Sodium 594.6, Carbohydrate 115.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 71.9, Protein 10.9
FRESH CHERRY SHORTCAKE
I had a big bag of fresh Bing cherries and wanted a fresh and different dessert for the July 4th weekend. Integrating unique spices, this twist on the traditional shortcake dessert is delish.
Provided by mkecupcakequeen
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine 6 cups cherries, 6 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Allow cherries to rest for 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and half-and-half in a small bowl; stir into the flour mixture with a fork until dough is moistened with large clumps. Add a teaspoon more half-and-half to the bowl if dough won't come together.
- Roll tennis ball size scoops of dough and place on prepared baking sheet. Press each ball down lightly to form 1/2-inch discs. Brush dough with egg white and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice each cake in half horizontally. Layer a generous portion of halved cherries, almonds, and whipped cream between cake halves. Top with another dollop of whipped cream, almonds, and a whole cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 86.7 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 556.4 mg, Sugar 45 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cherries. If you're using frozen cherries, thaw them before using.
- To make sure the shortcakes are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're done.
- To make the whipped cream, use heavy cream and beat it until stiff peaks form. If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead.
- To assemble the shortcakes, place a shortcake on a plate and top it with cherries and whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining shortcakes.
- For a more decadent dessert, you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each shortcake.
Conclusion:
Luscious Cherry Shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and juicy cherries, fluffy shortcakes, and creamy whipped cream, it's the perfect way to end a meal or enjoy a special occasion.
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