Description
Fresh Peach Shortcake with Whipped Cream is a delightful summer dessert that perfectly captures the essence of warm sunny days. This recipe combines light, buttery shortcake with sweet, juicy peaches and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Whether for a family gathering or an afternoon picnic, this easy-to-make treat is sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Enjoy every bite of this delicious seasonal delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ripe peaches (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in the heavy cream until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle about an inch thick, then cut into squares or rounds.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, whip the remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering shortcakes with sliced peaches and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (80g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg