What You Need:
1 C of flour 6 T of sugar, divided 4 t unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 t of baking powder 1/4 t of baking soda 1/4 t of salt 3 T of unsalted butter, cold and diced 3 oz. milk chocolate, chopped fine and divided 2/3C + 5 T of heavy whipping cream, chilled and divided 3 C of fresh strawberries 2 t of strawberry extract, divided 2 T of confectioners’ sugar 1/2 C of heavy whipping cream
How to Make It:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the oven to 400 degrees and place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Whisk together the flour, 4 T of sugar and cocoa powder. Add the baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk to combine. Add the butter pieces and toss lightly to coat with the flour. Rub the mixture between your fingers until it forms into pea size pieces. Add 1/3 of the chopped milk chocolate. Trickle 4 T of the chilled whipping cream over the mixture and stir to form dough that just hold together. If the dough is too dry add another 1 T of the cream. Lightly flour your hands and form the dough into 2 equal size balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, they will spread during baking. Bake 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the shortcakes and slide the parchment paper onto a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Place 1/2 C of strawberries, the remaining sugar and 1 t of strawberry extract into a bowl and mash the berries, stirring after they are mashed. Add the remaining strawberries and stir to combine. Place 2/3 C of the remaining chilled whipping cream and the confectioners’ sugar into a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high 1 minute or until stiff peaks form. Pour the 1/2 C of whipping cream into a saucepan placed over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil then remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the remaining chocolate and the remaining strawberry extract. Stir the mixture until smooth. Place one shortcake on a platter. Spread half of the strawberry mixture over the shortcake. Top with half of the cream mixture. Place the second shortcake on top, spread with the remaining strawberries. Top with the remaining cream mixture and drizzle the chocolate sauce over the top.
Makes 6 servings
There’s nothing like a little strawberry shortcake to make ones day but when chocolate is added it is a treat that is fit for a queen. You can make this shortcake with fresh raspberries if you prefer.
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