Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Crush about 1/4 of the strawberries with a fork; mix together with the remaining strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Set aside to macerate for up to 1 hour.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix cream, eggs, and almond extract together in a separate bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cut cold butter cubes into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until texture resembles damp sand. Make a well in the center and pour in the cream mixture; fold it in gently with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until dough comes together. Pat out until 1/2-inch thick. Fold dough in half and then in quarters, and pat out into a 1/2-inch thickness again. Repeat folding one more time.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cut out 12 rounds using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, taking care not to twist the cutter in the dough, and place at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with sanding sugar.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla bean paste in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Split the shortcakes in half and top with macerated strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)