CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES

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Provided by Lori Longbotham

Categories     Mixer     Berry     Chocolate     Citrus     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Biscuits
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberries
2 pounds small strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 3 1/2 cups)
8 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
1/2 cup chilled sour cream

Steps:

  • For biscuits:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat cream and vanilla in medium bowl until firm peaks form. Stir cream into flour mixture until moist clumps form. Transfer mixture to lightly floured surface and knead gently until dough forms ball, about 10 turns. Pat dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Using 3-inch cutter, cut out biscuits. Gather dough, pat out again, and cut out total of 6 biscuits. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake biscuits until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For strawberries:
  • Stir strawberries, 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Using electric mixer, beat chilled whipping cream, sour cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Place 1 biscuit on each of 6 plates. Place large spoonful of berries with juices atop biscuits. Top with whipped cream. Pass remaining berries alongside.

Graan Khan
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These shortcakes were amazing! They were so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was the perfect complement to the strawberries. I will definitely be making these again.


begüm demirörs
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and strawberries together, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The shortcakes were very good, and the chocolate and strawberries worked well together. I would definitely make these


Adiiil Dhillo
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These shortcakes were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and juicy. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch.


Jiten Baniya
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These shortcakes were very easy to make, but they didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The chocolate cake was a bit dry, and the frosting was too runny. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Mousam Tmg
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The frosting was a bit too sweet for me, but the shortcakes themselves were very good. I would make them again, but I would use a different frosting recipe.


Abbas Tv (Abbas tv)
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These shortcakes were a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


mason Sarver
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I made these shortcakes for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them, and the adults did too. The shortcakes were so light and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making th


Majhi ko
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These shortcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and juicy. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing


Alvina Mahlalela
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shortcakes were amazing! They were so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was the perfect complement to the strawberries. I will definitely be making these aga


Mirza Naeem
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's been a hit both times. The shortcakes are so light and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting is rich and decadent. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Zaynarb Aliu
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These shortcakes were absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and juicy. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch.


Sham Moon
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I'm not a big baker, but these shortcakes were so easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out perfectly. The recipe is very well written and easy to follow.


Nisaar Ali
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These chocolate strawberry shortcakes were a huge hit at my last dinner party! The combination of chocolate and strawberries is always a winner, and the shortcakes were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


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