Indulge in the tantalizing symphony of flavors with our delightful "Brown Sugar Shortcake with Warm Bourbon Peaches" recipe. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and boozy notes, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Imagine biting into a flaky, golden-brown shortcake, infused with the rich flavors of brown sugar and a hint of spice. The warm bourbon peaches, bursting with juicy sweetness and a touch of intoxicating warmth, are the perfect complement to the shortcake's delectable crust. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your dessert game to new heights.
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BROWN SUGAR SHORTCAKE WITH WARM BOURBON PEACHES
The juicier the peaches, the better this luscious summer dessert will be. Handle the dough lightly and make sure not to overbake it. Assemble the whole thing just before serving, and watch it disappear.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a baking sheet. In a bowl, combine flour, 55 grams of sugar, cornstarch, baking powder and salt, and whisk well. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingers. When butter is in pea-size pieces, mix in cream and egg until a soft batter forms.
- Dump batter onto a floured surface and knead until it holds together. Divide batter into 2 pieces, one slightly larger than the other. Press larger piece of dough into a 1/2-inch-thick round, roughly 8 inches in diameter. Place on baking sheet and brush with butter. Press remaining dough into a 1/2-inch-thick round and place on top of first dough round. It should be smaller in size. Brush with butter and sprinkle with more sugar. Bake until shortcake is golden brown and firm to the touch all over, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, prepare the peaches. In a medium skillet, heat bourbon and add 1 tablespoon water and 25 grams of sugar. Cook until sugar dissolves, then add peaches. Let cook until peaches are warmed through and release their juices, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully cut smaller top round off shortcake. Place shortcake bottom on a serving plate and cover with warm peaches and their liquid (reheat fruit if necessary). Spoon whipped cream over peaches and place shortcake top over cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 527, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 530 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BROWN SUGAR STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES
Provided by Virginia Willis
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 shortcakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking sheet or parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt on low speed. Add the butter and mix on low until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and milk and increase the speed to medium; mix until the dough comes together. Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface, lightly knead a few times and shape into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cut out dough circles using a 3-inch round cutter. Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with cream and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Bake until the shortcakes are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
- For the strawberries: Meanwhile, place the strawberries in a bowl. Add the granulated sugar and toss together.
- To serve, halve the shortcakes horizontally with a serrated knife. Place the bottom halves on individual serving plates, top each with a dollop of whipped cream and then some berries. Cover with the tops of the shortcakes and serve.
- The shortcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
WARM PEACH SHORTCAKES WITH BOURBON-BROWN SUGAR CREAM
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Whisk flour, 6 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in medium bowl to blend. Add butter and shortening and rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Whisk buttermilk and 1 egg to blend in small bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir until moist clumps form. Gather dough together; turn out onto floured work surface and knead gently just until dough holds together, about 5 turns (dough will be moist). Pat dough into 9x6-inch rectangle; cut into six 3-inch squares. Transfer squares to heavy ungreased baking sheet, spacing apart. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
- Whisk egg white in small bowl until foamy. Add pecans and stir to blend. Spread pecan mixture over top of biscuits, dividing equally. Sprinkle squares with remaining 3 teaspoons sugar. Bake biscuits until puffed and light golden, about 18 minutes. Cool biscuits 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat whipping cream, brown sugar, and bourbon in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
- Using serrated knife, cut warm biscuits horizontally in half. Place 1 bottom half on each of 6 plates. Top with Brown Sugar Peaches. Spoon generous dollop of bourbon whipped cream atop each. Cover with biscuit tops. Garnish each with dollop of bourbon whipped cream and 1 strawberry; serve immediately.
BROWN SUGAR PEACHES
Steps:
- Gently toss sliced peaches, golden brown sugar, and fresh lemon juice in large bowl to blend. Let stand at room temperature until juices form, tossing occasionally, about 2 hours.
Tips:
- To make the most of your peaches, choose ripe, flavorful fruit. Look for peaches that are slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet smell.
- If you don't have bourbon on hand, you can substitute another type of whiskey or even brandy.
- Be sure to cook the peaches until they are soft and caramelized. This will help to bring out their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Don't overmix the shortcake batter. Overmixing will make the shortcakes tough.
- Bake the shortcakes until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve the shortcakes warm with the bourbon peaches and a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This brown sugar shortcake with warm bourbon peaches is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The shortcakes are light and fluffy, while the peaches are sweet and caramelized. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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