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.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Bing cherries, pitted and halved
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 lemons, zested
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 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
- ¼ cup white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Combine 6 cups cherries, 6 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Allow cherries to rest for 2 to 3 hours.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 643 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat14g | 69% |
Cholesterol87mg | 29% |
Sodium556mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrate85g | 31% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 25% |
Total Sugars45g | |
Protein12g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 61% |
Calcium116mg | 9% |
Iron4mg | 19% |
Potassium738mg | 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.
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