Description
A delightful dessert combining sweet, juicy peaches with a light, fluffy shortcake, enhanced by caramelization for a rich flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh peaches – 4 large, sliced
- Granulated sugar – 100 g (½ cup)
- Unsalted butter – 30 g (2 tbsp)
- All-purpose flour – 250 g (2 cups)
- Baking powder – 10 g (2 tsp)
- Salt – 2 g (½ tsp)
- Heavy cream – 240 ml (1 cup)
- Vanilla extract – 5 ml (1 tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by slicing them and cooking in melted butter with sugar until caramelized.
- Make the shortcake by combining flour, baking powder, and salt, then mixing with whisked heavy cream and vanilla.
- Bake the shortcake batter on a lined baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble the dessert by layering caramelized peaches between shortcake halves.
Notes
- Store leftover shortcake at room temperature for up to two days.
- Reheat shortcake in the oven for a few minutes if needed.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and dairy-free cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caramelized Peach Shortcake, dessert, summer recipe, peach dessert