Best 6 Peaches N Cream Shortcake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Peaches 'n Cream Shortcake recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet, juicy peaches, fluffy buttermilk biscuits, and a luscious cream filling. This classic dessert is elevated with a touch of sophistication, making it perfect for any occasion.

This recipe includes variations to suit your preferences, including a vegan option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a traditional shortcake or a gluten-free alternative, we have you covered. Additionally, discover tantalizing serving suggestions to elevate your dessert, such as adding fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PEACHES AND CREAM SKILLET SHORTCAKE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 31m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds frozen peaches, thawed
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cold and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup sugar
1 (16.3-ounce) can biscuits (recommended: Pillsbury Grands! Southern Style Biscuits)
2 tablespoons butter or cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a medium bowl, combined thawed peaches, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla extract and cornstarch, mix well to coat all of the peaches. Pour mixture into a cast iron skillet that has been coated in nonstick spray. Randomly place tablespoon size dollops of cream cheese on top of the peaches.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar and the remaining cinnamon. Remove biscuits from the can and separate. Dredge each biscuit in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and set aside.
  • Arrange biscuits over peaches. Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are brown and filling is bubbly. Remove from oven; cool slightly.

PEACH SHORTCAKES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur
12 to 15 fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
Zest of 3 oranges
5 large peaches, halved, pitted and thinly sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) cold salted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons coarse sugar, for topping
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • For the marinated peaches: Mix together the granulated sugar, orange liqueur, basil and orange zest in a bowl. Add the peaches and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • For the sweet biscuits: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter until it is incorporated. Mix the buttermilk and vanilla together in a small pitcher. Slowly add the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring the contents of the bowl as you do so, until just combined.
  • Form 6 biscuits and place them into a cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle the tops generously with coarse sugar. Bake until golden brown, 24 to 26 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • For the whipped cream: Using an electric mixer, whisk together the heavy cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
  • To serve, halve the biscuits, then place the bottom halves on serving plates. Top with the whipped cream and marinated peaches. Rest the biscuit tops on the side so the filling is visible. Garnish with torn basil.

PEACH SHORTCAKE



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With blushing fresh peaches in plentiful supply, Karen Owen of Rising Sun, Indiana thinks this appealing layered dessert can't be beat. "Brown sugar and ginger give the shortcake its mellow, sweet-spicy flavor," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup cold butter
2/3 cup milk
FILLING:
1-1/2 pound ripe fresh peaches or nectarines, peeled and thinly sliced
6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, stirring only until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. , Pat evenly into a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack., Just before serving, combine peaches, 4 tablespoons brown sugar and ginger. Whip cream with remaining brown sugar until stiff. , Split shortcake into two layers; place bottom layer on a serving platter. Spoon half of the peach mixture over cake; top with half of cream. Cover with second cake layer and remaining peach mixture. Garnish with remaining cream; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEACHES WITH SHORTCAKE TOPPING



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Like cobbler, but even better. This is crowned with cinnamon shortcakes-slightly crisp on the outside and delicate within-that require no kneading or rolling. We call for frozen peach slices, so this is a year-round treat.

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups frozen sliced peaches (about 13/4 pounds), thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon in large bowl; toss to blend well. Transfer filling to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Sift flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Whisk cream, egg and vanilla in small bowl to blend. Add cream mixture to flour mixture, stirring until very soft dough forms. Using 1/4-cup measure, drop dough atop filling in 9 mounds, spacing apart. Brush mounds with melted butter. Blend remaining 1 tablespoon sugar with cinnamon in small cup; sprinkle over mounds.
  • Bake dessert until filling bubbles and topping is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

FRESH PEACH AND GINGERCREAM SHORTCAKES



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all purpose flour
13 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled salted butter, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger, divided
1/2 cup ginger ale
3 tablespoons plus 1 1/4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
4 large peaches, halved, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk flour, 6 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder in large bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until very coarse meal forms (oatmeal-size flakes). Mix in 1/4 cup chopped ginger. Add ginger ale and 2 tablespoons cream. Toss until moist clumps form. Gather dough into 7-inch log. Cut crosswise into 6 equal rounds. Place on sheet, spaced apart. Shape each into 2 1/2-inch diameter round. Mix 1 tablespoon cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl; brush over top and sides of shortcakes.
  • Bake shortcakes until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Cool on sheet.
  • Meanwhile, toss peaches in large bowl with 4 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/4 cup chopped ginger. Whisk remaining 1 1/4 cups cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl to peaks.
  • Halve shortcakes horizontally. Place bottoms on plates. Top each with peaches, whipped cream, and shortcake top.

PEACH SHORTCAKES



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Serve this dessert in the height of summer, when peaches are fresh and juicy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe peaches.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure the shortcakes are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, the shortcakes are done.
  • Serve the shortcakes warm with whipped cream and fresh peaches.

Conclusion:

Peaches and cream shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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