Description
These Strawberry Shortcake Bites are delightful mini desserts perfect for any occasion. With a buttery shortcake base studded with fresh strawberries, they are easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Shortcake Bites:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- whipped cream or frosting for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix the heavy cream and vanilla, then add to the flour mixture. Fold in the diced strawberries.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet. Brush with cream and bake for 12–14 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream or frosting.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh.
- Can be served with strawberry jam or white chocolate drizzle.
- For extra sweetness, mix sugar into diced strawberries before adding to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
