Cheaters Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

CHEATERS STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Bake cake according to package instruction. Cool on a wire rack.
• While the cake is cooling, gently toss the strawberry slices with sugar (if using). Let sit on the counter for 30 minutes. You'll also get some very nice juice to drizzle.
• To serve, cut cake into individual serving size pieces. Then cut each piece horizontally into two layers.
• Spread the bottom layer with Cool Whip. Top with some of the strawberries. Do not mound them, or the next layer will slide off.
• Top with second layer of cake and press gently.
• Add a large dollop of Cool Whip and garnish with more strawberries.
• Yes -- that simple.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Scones: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs.
• Whisk together the egg, cream and vanilla extract and add to the flour mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not over mix the dough.
• Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead dough gently four or five times and then pat or roll the dough into a circle that is about 7 inches round and about 1 inch thick.
• With a 3 inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place the scones on the baking sheet.
• Make an egg wash of one well-beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon cream and brush the tops of the scones with this mixture.
• Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until nicely browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of a scone comes out clean.
• Transfer to a wire rack.
• Meanwhile, wash and cut the strawberries to the desired size and sweeten to taste. Set aside and allow the strawberries and sugar to sit at room temperature for about 30 to 60 minutes.
• For whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl place the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and sugar and stir to combine.
• Cover and chill the bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• When chilled, beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
• To serve: Cut the scones in half and place the bottom half of the scone on a dessert plate.
• Top with some of the strawberries and a dollop of softly whipped cream.
• Place the top half of the scone on top of the whipped cream.
• If there is any juice from the strawberries, drizzle a little over the top of the scone.
• Serve immediately.

AMAZING STRAWBERRY (OR BLUEBERRY) SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• In small bowl, stir together berries, sugar, and lemon juice.
• Let sit 30 minutes to an hour.
• Near serving time, whip 1/2 cup of the heavy cream until soft peaks form.Mix in 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar.
• In another bowl, stir mascarpone until smooth. Stir in 3 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar, vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup of the cream.
• Fold mascarpone mixture into whipped cream mixture.
• To assemble: Place 2 lady fingers on 8 dessert plates and cover with 2 Tablespoons of strawberries, 2 Tablespoons of mascarpone mixture.
• Repeat with another lady fingers, laying across in the other direction.
• Divide remaining strawberries among plates and top with with remaining mascarpone cheese mixture.

DELUXE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients, and beat on low for 30 seconds.
• Switch to medium speed, and beat for 2 minutes.
• Pour into two floured ,and greased 9 inch round baking pans.
• Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire racks to completely cool.
• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
• Fold in whipped topping,
• Place one cake on a serving plate, and top with half of the cream cheese mixture and strawberries.
• Repeat with other 9 inch cake.
• Store in refrigerator.