Grownup Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- Macerated strawberries:
- 1 pound strawberries
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup amaretto
- Mascarpone Whipped Cream:
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Shortcakes:
- 8 shortcakes homemade*
- Powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- To prepare the strawberries:
- Remove stems from strawberries.
- Cut berries into bite-sized pieces; small berries can be left whole.
- Place berries in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle sugar over strawberries, then pour amaretto over the sugar.
- Gently stir strawberry mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
- Stir strawberry mixture, then refrigerate for at least two more hours.
- To prepare the mascarpone whipped cream:
- Fifteen minutes before making the cream, place mixing bowl and beaters or whisk in refrigerator.
- Remove items from refrigerator, and combine mascarpone and whipping cream in chilled mixing bowl.
- Using beaters or whisk, mix on low to combine.
- Increase speed and whip until soft peaks are formed.
- Slowly add sugar, whisking until combined.
- To assemble:
- Cut shortcakes in half.
- Place bottom half of shortcake on serving plate.
- Top with approximately a 1/4 cup of strawberries. (Be sure to add a bit of the macerating liquid as well.)
- Top with a dollop of mascarpone whipped cream.
- Gently place top of shortcake on whipped cream and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
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Notes
If you’re making your own shortcakes, I highly recommend substituting almond for vanilla extract.