Strawberry Shortcake
Allergy Friendly + Gluten Free + Vegan
Makes:
4 servings
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty:
Medium
Summertime calls for strawberry shortcake. Serve up these weeknight desserts that everybody can enjoy.
In This Recipe
Ingredients
For the Shortcakes:
4 cups Hungry Harry's All Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
5 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup softened butter or butter replacer
1 1/4 cups heavy cream or chilled coconut cream. (Note: For coconut cream, store in the refrigerator upside down overnight, open the can from the bottom, and only use the thick portion for this recipe)
For the Fruit Topping:
2 pints ripe strawberries
½ cup sugar (optional)
For the Coconut Cream Topping:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream or chilled coconut cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Special Equipment:
How To:
1. Remove the hulls from the strawberries and slice to 1/4-inch thickness. Place the slices in a small bowl and lightly crush with a fork. Optional: toss with 1/2 cup sugar and set aside for 30 - 45 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add the softened butter, and use your fingers to rub it into the dry ingredients until the butter bits are the size of small peas.
4. Add the chilled and hardened coconut cream to the mixture. Mix the dough until combined and soft.
5. Lightly flour a clean work surface, then use a rolling pin to roll the dough to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
6. Using a 3-inch round cutter (or the top of a glass), cut an even number of circles.
7. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Melt the remaining butter and brush the parchment paper with it. Transfer half of the circles to the prepared tray. Brush the butter on top of each one.
8. Layer the second half of the circles on top of each. Brush with the remaining melted butter.
9. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. While the shortcakes are cooling, make the coconut cream. Whip the cream until it thickens to a stiff peak. Add the vanilla, then beat again until thick.
11. To assemble, after the shortcakes have cooled, split them open and add a layer of cream and berries. Sandwich and serve!