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.

Submitted by mkecupcakequeen
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

  • 1 cup whipped cream

  • 1 cup chopped almonds

  • 6 cherries with stems

Directions

  1. Combine 6 cups cherries, 6 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Allow cherries to rest for 2 to 3 hours.

  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 (per serving)

643 Calories
31g Fat
85g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 643
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 556mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 738mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.