Description
Indulge in the blissful combination of fresh strawberries and fluffy shortcakes with our Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream. This delightful dessert features ripe, juicy strawberries macerated in brandy, topped with homemade malted whipped cream, all resting on golden shortcake layers. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and richness that is sure to impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a stunning dessert that not only looks beautiful but also tastes divine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar (plus more for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup malted milk powder
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Strawberries: Wash and hull strawberries, then slice them into quarters. Mix with brandy and a sprinkle of sugar; let macerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3. Make Shortcake Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in milk until just combined.
- 4. Bake Shortcakes: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 5. Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add malted milk powder until stiff peaks form.
- 6. Assemble: Slice shortcakes horizontally, layer bottoms with macerated strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other halves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg