COCONUT SHORTCAKES WITH PEACHES AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM
Categories Cake Chocolate Fruit Dessert Bake Peach Coconut Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For cream:
- Melt chocolate with 1/4 cup cream in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In medium bowl, beat 3/4 cup cream to stiff peaks. Fold cream into chocolate mixture in 2 additions. Cover; chill until firm, about 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
- For sauce:
- Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into heavy large deep saucepan. Add peach nectar and sugar and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 55 minutes. Whisk in butter. Cool. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
- For shortcakes:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Finely grind first 4 ingredients in processor. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl to blend. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in extract. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with cream. Spoon batter into pan. Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 10 minutes. Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Turn out onto rack; cool completely.
- Cut cake into 6 wedges. Cut each wedge horizontally in half. Place cake bottoms on plates. Top with some peaches, then sauce. Top with some cream. Cover with more peaches and sauce. Prop tops against side of shortcakes.
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Robert Dipley
[email protected]These coconut shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the shortcakes next time.
bristy das
[email protected]I made these shortcakes for my family and they loved them. The shortcakes were fluffy and the peaches and white chocolate cream were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Anas JANI
[email protected]These shortcakes are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!
Josh Reese
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor was subtle and it paired perfectly with the peaches and white chocolate.
FREDDY G
[email protected]These shortcakes were delicious! The coconut flavor was subtle and the peaches and white chocolate cream were perfect. I would definitely make these again.
fazal hadi
[email protected]I made these shortcakes for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them. I would definitely make them again.
HidayatUllah niazi (HK NIAZI)
[email protected]These coconut shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the shortcakes next time.
Sardar Wahab
[email protected]I made these shortcakes for my family and they loved them. The shortcakes were fluffy and the peaches and white chocolate cream were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Guria Akram
[email protected]These shortcakes are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!
SIA FATOMA
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor was subtle and it paired perfectly with the peaches and white chocolate.
Emraan Ali
[email protected]These shortcakes were delicious! The coconut flavor was subtle and the peaches and white chocolate cream were perfect. I would definitely make these again.
Devikala Kulung
[email protected]I made these shortcakes for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them. I would definitely make them again.
flowers
[email protected]These coconut shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the shortcakes next time.
Corban Schmid
[email protected]I made these shortcakes for my family and they loved them. The shortcakes were fluffy and the peaches and white chocolate cream were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
HANNINGTON RICHMAN
[email protected]These shortcakes are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them!
Cherelle Stigger
[email protected]I've made these shortcakes several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
LovelyBrittany
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor was subtle and it paired perfectly with the peaches and white chocolate.
Kelly Woodward
[email protected]I made these shortcakes for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they looked so impressive.
Colin Farrington
[email protected]These coconut shortcakes were a delightful treat! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The shortcakes were light and fluffy, the peaches were sweet and juicy, and the white chocolate cream was rich and creamy. I would definitely make