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Shortcakes is one of the greatest desserts, especially when using fresh strawberries. These chocolate strawberry shortcakes are a great treat to serve to guests.
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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 cups flour
¼ cup baking cocoa
½ tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter
2/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
¾ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. coarse sugar
½ pint heavy whipping cream
3 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
¾ cup hot fudge ice cream topping
10 fresh strawberries or grated chocolate, optional
Grated chocolate, optional
Combine strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar; refrigerate if desired. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter and 2/3 cup chips until crumbly. Add half-and-half and stir until just moistened.
Divide dough into 8 patties, about ¾ inch thick. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg whites; sprinkle with coarse sugar and remaining chips.
Bake at 450 F. for 13 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat whipping cream and confectioners’ sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate.
To assemble, split shortcake in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates. Top with about two-thirds of strawberries, whipped cream and fudge topping. Replace shortcakes tops; top with remaining berries. Cream and topping. Garnish with chocolate if desired. 8 servings
(Recipe for Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)
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