Description
Southern peach shortcake emerges as a delightful summer dessert with fresh, ripe peaches and tender biscuits. Creamy whipped cream and sweet fruit make this classic treat irresistible for you to savor on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for biscuits)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for peaches)
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for biscuits)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for peaches)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: Combine sliced peaches with sugar in a mixing bowl, gently tossing to release natural juices and create an enticing syrup. Incorporate lemon juice and vanilla extract to amplify the fruit’s aromatic profile.
- Maceration Process: Let peaches rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, allowing sugar to draw out vibrant juices and develop a glossy, syrupy consistency that intensifies their inherent sweetness.
- Shortcake Assembly: Position the freshly baked shortcake on a serving plate, creating a tender, crumbly foundation for the luscious peach topping. Generously spoon the macerated peaches over the base, ensuring the syrup cascades and permeates the delicate pastry.
- Final Presentation: Crown the dessert with a cloud-like dollop of whipped cream and optionally garnish with delicate mint leaves, transforming the simple shortcake into an elegant summer indulgence that captures the essence of seasonal fruit.
Notes
- Control Peach Ripeness: Select slightly firm, ripe peaches for optimal texture and sweetness, avoiding overly soft or bruised fruits that can turn mushy during maceration.
- Manage Sugar Absorption: Let peaches sit with sugar for 15-30 minutes maximum to prevent excessive liquid release and maintain fruit’s structural integrity.
- Prevent Browning Technique: Add lemon juice immediately after slicing peaches to halt enzymatic browning and preserve their vibrant golden-orange color.
- Temperature Timing: Serve shortcake at room temperature within 2 hours of preparation to ensure peak flavor and prevent soggy base from excessive fruit juice absorption.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg