VALENTINE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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Succulent strawberries star in this festive finale even Cupid would crave. The juicy berries mingle with a creamy yogurt sauce that's sandwiched between heart-shaped shortcake halves. It's sweet to eat and loaded with love...not calories!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
SHORTCAKE:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, confectioners' sugar and extract. In a small bowl, mash 1/2 cup strawberries; stir into yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate., In another bowl, combine the flours, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms (dough will be sticky). On a floured surface, gently knead dough 10 times. Gently pat or roll into a 1/2-in.-thick circle. Cut out two heart shapes with a 3-1/2-in. cutter., Place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly. To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates; spread with yogurt mixture. Top with remaining strawberries and shortcake tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Divine Rogers
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This strawberry shortcake is the best I've ever had. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Nilesh
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I can't wait to make this strawberry shortcake again. It's so good!


Lalit Kumar
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This strawberry shortcake is a must-try. It's so delicious and easy to make.


talukder Lilu
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I'm so glad I found this strawberry shortcake recipe. It's the best one I've ever tried.


Tik Gvidzz
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This strawberry shortcake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tumelo Sabelo
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I made this strawberry shortcake for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Youlander Cuffy
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This strawberry shortcake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Adeniran Uthman
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I've tried many strawberry shortcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shortcakes are so fluffy and the strawberries are so juicy.


WINNER AMEN
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This strawberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a touch of sweetness.


Boateng Kelvin
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I made this strawberry shortcake for my family and they loved it. It's now my go-to dessert recipe.


killer ping
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This strawberry shortcake is delicious!


R2IB GAMMER
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Wow! This strawberry shortcake is amazing.


Beth Schooler
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I love this strawberry shortcake! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md rubel a Mollik
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This strawberry shortcake is the best I've ever had. The shortcakes are so fluffy and the strawberries are so juicy.


Cecilia Magana
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I've made this strawberry shortcake several times, and it's always a winner. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ajharul islam Akash
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This strawberry shortcake is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.


Matunda Afya
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I made this strawberry shortcake for my Valentine's Day party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments.


Leya Jones
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This strawberry shortcake was amazing! The shortcakes were fluffy and moist, and the strawberries were perfectly ripe and juicy. The whipped cream was light and airy, and the whole dessert was just perfect.