Valentine’s Day Recipe: Heart-Shaped Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
Description:
This quick and easy recipe will bring love to your table with delightful heart-shaped strawberry shortcakes. Fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream come together in under 30 minutes for a sweet treat.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup milk
- For the Filling:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Baking sheet
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter (optional)
- Knife
- Oven
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries
- Slice the strawberries and toss them in 2 tablespoons of sugar if they need extra sweetness. Set aside to macerate.
Step 2: Make the Biscuits
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out biscuits (or just cut into squares if you don’t have a cutter).
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 3: Assemble the Shortcakes
- Slice the biscuits in half horizontally.
- Layer the bottom half of each biscuit with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Place the top half of the biscuit on top, and add more whipped cream and strawberries for garnish.
Serving Suggestions
Serve immediately with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of chilled sparkling lemonade for a romantic touch.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~270
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 12g
