Strawberry Shortcake – NY Times (Video)

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Light and delicious, this strawberry shortcake recipe adapted from the New York Times is filled with juicy sweet strawberries and topped with whipped cream.  Perfect for Mother’s Day, or anytime!  My adaptation was in part accidental, and partly because I wanted my whipped cream to be slightly sweetened. 

The accidental part was that I was supposed to cut the dough into rounds, then put one round on top of another – I missed that!  However, for us, this was still a very generous serving, so I am glad I did it this way!

For this recipe, I used my Cup Slicer and Half Sheet Pan:

Cup Slicer

Cup Slicer

Slice fresh fruits and veggies fast with the Cup Slicer. Just put your food on a cutting board and place the Cup Slicer, which features five stainless steel serrated blades, above the food. Then, push it down until all your food is sliced. Pour your freshly sliced food into your cereal, a fry pan, or a bowl. And when you’re done using it, run it through the dishwasher and place the blade cover on it for safe storage.

With the Cup Slicer, you can slice up strawberries, bananas, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, or hard-boiled eggs for a quick snack. It’s a great tool for parents!

Use it to make homemade salads, stir-fries, fruit salads, and healthy cereal add-ins without all the time-consuming prep work.

Half Sheet Pan

This professional-grade Half Sheet Pan is perfect for family dinner! It combines the strength and durability of steel with the superior heat conduction of aluminum—just like the pans professional bakers choose. The coating prevents food from sticking and keeps your pan looking great. The rolled edges and wire rims prevent warping, and the high sides keep food from overflowing. 

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  • 12″ x 17″ x 1″.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pints ripe strawberries
  • ½ cup sugar

For the Shortcakes

  • 4 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup butter divided
  • 1¼ heavy cream

For the Whipped Cream

  • 1 ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Remove tops and slice with Cup Slicer. Gently mash approximately one quarter of the strawberries to release their juices. Mix with remaining strawberries and the ½ cup of sugar. Set aside, covered, for about half an hour to allow the flavors to meld.

For the Shortcakes

Preheat oven to 450°F/230⁰C.

Sift flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add ¾ cup of softened butter and rub into dry ingredients as for pastry.

Add heavy cream and mix to a soft dough. Knead the dough for one minute, then roll it out to about ½-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut dough into rounds.

Place on Half Sheet Pan. Melt remaining butter and brush a little on the top of the rounds. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and use bread knife to slice apart. Brush the insides with some of the remaining melted butter.

For the Whipped Cream

Add the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla to a chilled stainless steel bowl, and beat until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.

To Assemble

Place bottom half of one shortcake on each plate. Top with a generous spoonful of berries. Cover with top half of shortcake, add a few more berries, and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!!

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Strawberry Shortcake – NY Times (Video)

Light and delicious, this strawberry shortcake recipe adapted from the New York Times is filled with juicy sweet strawberries and topped with whipped cream.  Perfect for Mother’s Day, or anytime! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pints strawberries
  • ½ cup sugar

For the Shortcakes

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup butter divided
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy cream

For the Whipped Cream

  • 1 ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Remove tops and slice with Cup Slicer. Gently mash approximately one quarter of the strawberries to release their juices. Mix with remaining strawberries and the ½ cup of sugar.Set aside, covered, for about half an hour to allow the flavors to meld.

For the Shortcakes

  • Preheat oven to 450°F/230⁰C.
  • Sift flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add ¾ cup of softened butter and rub into dry ingredients as for pastry.
  • Add heavy cream and mix to a soft dough. Knead the dough for one minute, then roll it out to about ½-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut dough into rounds.
  • Place on Half Sheet Pan. Melt remaining butter and brush a little on the top of the rounds. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and use bread knife to slice apart. Brush the insides with some of the remaining melted butter.

For the Whipped Cream

  • Add the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla to a chilled stainless steel bowl, and beat until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.

To Assemble

  • Place bottom half of one shortcake on each plate. Top with a generous spoonful of berries. Cover with top half of shortcake, add a few more berries, and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Extra shortcakes may be frozen, but they should be warmed before using. They are also good toasted for breakfast or tea.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 1155kcalCarbohydrates: 112gProtein: 13gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 47gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 729mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 5gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 2714IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 5mg
Keyword strawberry shortcake
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Strawberry Mascarpone Tart (Video)

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Sweet and juicy strawberries top a creamy mascarpone filling with a buttery crust that you will want to make throughout spring – and summer! I started with a recipe from Delish, however, I changed out the cream cheese for mascarpone (of course) and ended up with this amazing dessert!

I tried out our new, beautiful Tart Pan With Lid, AND our new Cup Slicer:

Fluted Tart Pan With Removable Bottom

This 9″ (23-cm) tart pan is exactly what you need for sweet or savory tarts and quiches. The fluted edge gives your finished baked goods a professional look, and the removable bottom lets you easily remove treats without damaging the sides for easy serving.

About Baking Pans With Lids

Made with carbon steel with Pampered Chef’s exclusive high-quality nonstick coating, the pan ensures an even bake, easy release, and effortless cleanup. The blue exterior gives the pan a vintage look that’s gorgeous in any kitchen. The snap-on lid lets you easily transport and store your baked goods.

Cup Slicer:

Snacking Made Simple

Slice fresh fruits and veggies fast with the Cup Slicer. Just put your food on a cutting board and place the Cup Slicer, which features five stainless steel serrated blades, above the food. Then, push it down until all your food is sliced. Pour your freshly sliced food into your cereal, a fry pan, or a bowl. And when you’re done using it, run it through the dishwasher and place the blade cover on it for safe storage.

With the Cup Slicer, you can slice up strawberries, bananas, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, or hard-boiled eggs for a quick snack. It’s a great tool for parents!

Use it to make homemade salads, stir-fries, fruit salads, and healthy cereal add-ins without all the time-consuming prep work.

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Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 10 tbsp. butter, melted 

For the filling

  • 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream

For the topping

  • 1 1/2 lb. strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 tbsp. strawberry or raspberry preserves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and stir until dough forms.

Press mixture into a tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing until dough is smooth. Prick all over with a fork and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely.

Slice Strawberries with the cup slicer; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, and vanilla. Beat until combined.

In another large bowl using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Fold in whipped cream, then spoon into cooled crust and smooth top.

Starting on the outside, arrange strawberries on top of tart in a circle until entire tart is covered.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat together raspberry jam and 2 teaspoons water until warmed, 30 seconds. Brush over tart and refrigerate until well chilled, 2 hours. 

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!!

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Strawberry Mascarpone Tart (Video)

Sweet and juicy strawberries top a creamy mascarpone filling with a buttery crust that you will want to make throughout spring– and summer!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 506 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 10 tbsp butter melted

For the Filling

  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For the Topping

  • 1.5 lb strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 3 tbsp raspberry jam

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to350°F/175⁰C.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and stir until dough forms.
  • Press mixture into a tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing until dough is smooth. Prick all over with a fork and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Slice Strawberries with the cup slicer; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, and vanilla. Beat until combined.
  • In another large bowl using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in whipped cream, then spoon into cooled crust and smooth top.
  • Starting on the outside, arrange strawberries on top of tart in a circle until entire tart is covered.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat together raspberry jam and 2 teaspoons water until warmed, 30 seconds. Brush over tart and refrigerate until well chilled, 2hours.

Notes

Once chilled, you can slice, then freeze any individual slices you may have leftover. 

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1170IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert, mascarpone, pampered chef, strawberry tart, tart
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Simply Strawberry Ice Cream – Like Mother Like Daughter (Video)

Spring is a lovely time of the year to make some delicious strawberry ice cream, and what a wonderful recipe I’ve discovered from Ellen and Aimee over at Like Mother, Like Daughter!  You can learn more about these ladies here.  I am thrilled to find these two, and love that they started this blog as a way to stay connected with each other across the states.  Such a great idea, and this recipe is the first of many that I hope to try from them.  It’s super easy to put together, and it was really creamy, even without the addition of eggs.  Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

2 cups chopped strawberries

1 cup sugar, divided

1 cup whole milk

2 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Please be sure to freeze your ice cream maker base for at least 24 hours prior to using.

Chop strawberries to make 2 cups.  Add ½ cup of the sugar to the strawberries, stir to mix.  Set aside for 15 minutes, to release the juices from the strawberries.

Meanwhile, combine milk, heavy cream, remaining ½ cup of sugar, vanilla and salt in bowl, mix well.  Add strawberries to mixture when ready, and refrigerate until the temperature of the mixture reaches 45 ⁰F, about 15-30 minutes.

Remove the bowl of the ice cream maker from the freezer and attach the assembled clear lid to the bowl.  Set the timer for 30 minutes.  Once the paddle starts rotating, pour the mixture into the bowl.

When the Ice Cream Maker stops turning, check the doneness. The mixture should be a soft serve consistency.  If needed, add more time until the desired consistency is reached. Cover, and store in freezer if you like hard ice cream.

Serve in waffle bowls, cones, or in a delicious milkshake.  That’s it!  This recipe was so easy and I can’t wait to share with you the amazing and fun milkshake I ended up making with it – it includes doughnut holes and sprinkles!

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Simply Strawberry Ice Cream

Fresh, juicy strawberries coupled with four more ingredients create a deliciously creamy ice cream. Perfect for this time of year!!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Please be sure to freeze your ice cream maker base for at least 24 hours prior to using.
  • Chop strawberries to make 2 cups.  Add ½ cup of the sugar to the strawberries,stir to mix.  Set aside for 15 minutes,to release the juices from the strawberries.
  • Meanwhile, combine milk, heavy cream, remaining ½ cup of sugar, vanilla and salt in bowl, mix well. Add strawberries to mixture when ready, and refrigerate until the temperature of the mixture reaches 45 ⁰F, about 15-30 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl of the ice cream maker from the freezer and attach the assembled clear lid to the bowl. Set the timer for 30 minutes. Once the paddle starts rotating, pour the mixture into the bowl.
  • When the Ice Cream Maker stops turning, check the doneness.The mixture should be a soft serve consistency. If needed, add more time until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Cover,and store in freezer if you like hard ice cream.  Serve in waffle bowls, cones, or in a delicious milkshake!
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