FRESH CHERRY SHORTCAKE

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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

6 cups Bing cherries, pitted and halved
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 lemons, zested
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup frozen butter
1 egg, beaten
½ cup cold half-and-half, or more as needed
1 egg white
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 cup whipped cream
1 cup chopped almonds
6 cherries with stems

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

Chrissy Young
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This was an okay recipe. The shortcake was a bit bland, but the cherries were good. I might try adding some spices to the shortcake next time.


Monica Jackson
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The shortcake was a little dry, but the cherries were delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mahreen Mahreen
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I wasn't a fan of this recipe. The shortcake was too dry and the cherries were too tart. I won't be making this again.


Hafiz Shoaib
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This was an okay recipe. The shortcake was a bit bland, but the cherries were good. I might try adding some spices to the shortcake next time.


Asad Amanat
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The shortcake was a little dry, but the cherries were delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Island Greece
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I wasn't a fan of this recipe. The shortcake was too dry and the cherries were too tart. I won't be making this again.


Azasakhe Sityebi
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This was an okay recipe. The shortcake was a bit bland, but the cherries were good. I might try adding some spices to the shortcake next time.


SP Pavel FF
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The shortcake was a little dry, but the cherries were delicious. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Blessin uzor
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This shortcake was delicious! The shortcake was light and fluffy, and the cherries were perfectly ripe and sweet. The whipped cream added a nice touch of sweetness and richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Albania García
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I've made this shortcake several times now and it's always a hit. The shortcake is so moist and flavorful, and the cherries are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream.


Shamim Islam
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This was a great recipe! The shortcake was easy to make and it turned out perfect. The cherries were perfectly ripe and sweet. I loved the addition of the whipped cream, which added a touch of sweetness and richness.


kasumba kevin
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I made this shortcake for my family and they loved it! The shortcake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries were perfectly sweet. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Top Yo
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This shortcake was delicious! The shortcake was light and fluffy, and the cherries were perfectly ripe and sweet. The whipped cream added a nice touch of sweetness and richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Money ONMA
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I've made this shortcake several times now and it's always a hit. The shortcake is so moist and flavorful, and the cherries are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream.


Malghalera Syed
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This is my go-to recipe for cherry shortcake. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries, depending on what I have on hand.


Nadia Gutierrez
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I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The shortcake was light and fluffy, and the cherries were perfectly ripe and sweet. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch.


Lauri Donnelly
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The shortcake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries were perfectly tart. I loved the addition of the whipped cream, which added a touch of sweetness and richness.


Ajai Singh
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This cherry shortcake was a hit! The biscuit-like shortcake layers were perfectly fluffy and complemented the juicy, sweet cherries. The whipped cream added a light and creamy touch. I highly recommend this recipe.