In the realm of delectable desserts, cherry chocolate chunk shortcakes reign supreme, tantalizing taste buds with their delectable combination of flavors and textures. These charming treats, often associated with the nostalgic charm of summer picnics and backyard barbecues, are a symphony of sweet and tangy cherries, rich and decadent chocolate chunks, and fluffy, buttery shortcakes that melt in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your dessert repertoire or a novice cook seeking an indulgent treat to impress your friends and family, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the ultimate cherry chocolate chunk shortcakes.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
CHERRY-CHOCOLATE SHORTCAKE
Make and share this Cherry-Chocolate Shortcake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 9 inch pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour a 9-nch round cake pan.
- Beat all ingredients except for the pie filling in a medium bowl.
- Pour into pan.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.
- Cool completely.
- Split the layer horizontally in half.
- Fill and top cake with pie filling.
- Serve with whipped topping and chocolate chips, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 284.9, Carbohydrate 86.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 26.3, Protein 4.5
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.
CHERRY-CHOCOLATE SHORTCAKES WITH KIRSCH WHIPPED CREAM
Categories Cake Berry Chocolate Dairy Dessert Bake Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in chocolate. Beat milk and egg in small bowl to blend. Gradually add milk mixture to dry ingredients, tossing until dough comes together in moist clumps. Gather dough together. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and gently knead 5 turns to combine. Shape gently into 8-inch-long log. Cut log crosswise into 8 rounds; shape each into 2 1/2x3/4-inch round. Arrange rounds on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake biscuits until bottoms are golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack 15 minutes. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in foil and rewarm in 350°F oven 10 minutes before continuing.)
- For cherries:
- Combine cherries, sugar, and kirsch in medium bowl. Let stand until sugar dissolves and juices form, tossing occasionally, about 3 hours. Strain cherry juices into heavy medium saucepan. Mix in jam. Cook over medium heat until jam melts and juices form thick syrup, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Mix syrup into cherries. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- For topping:
- Beat cream, sugar, and kirsch in large bowl until peaks form. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
- Cut warm biscuits horizontally in half. Place bottom halves in shallow bowls. Spoon cherry mixture and cream over. Cover with biscuit tops and serve.
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
CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHUNK-CHERRY COOKIES
These crave-worthy cookies have a kiss ofcherry and make a sweet valentine when sealedwith a personalized cherry-hearts tag. Try swapping the cherries fordried cranberries, which arejust as tart and a cinch to find.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield Makes about 40
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisktogether flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat butterand sugars until pale and fluffy.Add eggs, 1 at a time, beatingwell after each addition. Beat invanilla, then flour mixture.Beat in chocolate and cherries.Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into 1 3/4-inch balls(about 3 tablespoons each),and arrange on parchment-linedbaking sheets, spacing about3 inches apart. Bake until edgesare golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Letcool on sheets set on wire racksfor 10 minutes. Transfer cookiesto racks; let cool completely.
CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
I created these after a trip up north to Traverse City, Michigan's Cherry Festival. Wonderful with their dried cherries! A big hit wherever I take them!
Provided by Pat B.
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes American Cookie Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Beat the unsalted butter, butter flavored shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time; beat in the vanilla extract and almond extract with the last egg. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the cherries, walnuts, pecans, and chocolate chunks, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes; remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 63.9 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP-CHERRY CHUNK COOKIES
My grandmas and mom created this recipe with chocolate chips, cherries and spices, a combo of their favorite parts of different cookies. Then dad made ice cream to turn them into ice cream sandwiches. We'd eat these sandwiches in the summer heat, each bite cooling us as the ice cream melted down our arms. -Wade Rouse, Fennville, Michigan. For more info on author Wade Rouse, please visit www.ViolaShipman.com
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, gradually adding sugars, until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in egg, vanilla and maple flavoring., In another bowl, sift together flour, baking cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into creamed mixture just until moistened (do not overbeat). Stir in semisweet chocolate and white baking chips, dried cherries and coconut., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
NO-BAKE CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chocolate graham cracker crumbs, packed brown sugar, butter, salt, cream cheese, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream, white sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cherry pie filling
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, thoroughly mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and butter. Press evenly into a springform pan. Chill.
- In a medium bowl, place cream cheese and beat with hand beaters until smooth. Gently pour in cream, adding gradually while stirring, until it's fully incorporated.
- Add sugar, vanilla, and salt, then beat until very smooth. Don't forget to scrape the sides. Gradually add cocoa powder into the smooth cream-cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until it's fully incorporated.
- Pour onto chilled crust and smooth out the top. Freeze for 3 hours or refrigerate overnight. Before serving, pour pie filling over the cheesecake.
- Enjoy!
DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNK AND CHERRY SCONES
Equally as tasty as expensive scones at the corner coffee shop, these fast-to-make scones feature the classic combo of chocolate and cherries. Try the variation below and enjoy them your way.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture forms coarse crumbs. In medium bowl, beat 1 of the eggs with fork. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chunks and cherries until combined. Pour over crumb mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix).
- Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 4 times; pat into 7-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Transfer to cookie sheet. In small bowl, beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush egg mixture lightly over top of dough; discard any remaining egg mixture. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly so wedges aren't touching.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHUNK BROWNIES RECIPE
If you love chocolate and cherry together, this is the ultimate brownie for you! The brownie bottom is so easy to make. Then top it with the ultimate cherry goodness, then another layer of chocolate. After one bite you'll be ready to polish off the whole pan.
Provided by Momma Cyd
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare brownies mix with the water, vegetable oil and eggs that it calls for on the box. (Every box can vary slightly) Bake as directed on the box. Let cool completely.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl combine butter, powdered sugar, and 3 Tablespoons of juice from the maraschino cherries.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Remove all of the cherries from the jar and chop.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the batter.
- Spread over the top of cooled brownies.
- Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to let the cherry layer set up well.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave at 30 second intervals. Stir, and repeat for 30 more seconds. Continue to do this until chocolate is smooth and melted.
- Spread over cherry-chocolate layer. Spread quickly because it will tend to set up when it hits the cold cherry layer.
- Let set up until hardened (stick in the fridge if you need them set up faster) and then cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 42 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHUNK SHORTCAKES
Chocolate lovers will swoon for these over-the-top cherry shortcakes made with chocolate chunks and chocolate syrup.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In medium bowl, toss cherries, 1/2 cup sugar and the kirsch until coated. Let stand 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 3 tablespoons sugar, the buttermilk and butter until soft dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips. Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough in 12 mounds (about 3 tablespoons each).
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool 30 minutes.
- In small bowl, stir together whipped topping and chocolate syrup until blended. To serve, split shortcakes. Fill with cherry mixture and whipped topping mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Choose the right cherries: Fresh, ripe cherries are best for this recipe. Look for cherries that are plump and have a deep red color. Avoid cherries that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Pit the cherries: To easily pit the cherries, use a cherry pitter. If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a paring knife to cut around the pit and then pop it out with your fingers.
- Make the cherry sauce ahead of time: The cherry sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the biscuits tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: To get the best rise and texture, bake the biscuits in a preheated oven. The oven should be at 425°F (220°C).
- Serve the shortcakes warm: The shortcakes are best served warm, with the cherry sauce and whipped cream. You can also top the shortcakes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion:
Cherry chocolate chunk shortcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet cherries, rich chocolate, and fluffy biscuits is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make the best cherry chocolate chunk shortcakes that will be enjoyed by all.
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