Strawberry Shortcakes with Cream Cheese and White Chocolate
This classic shortcake starring sweet scones, fresh strawberries and a luscious white chocolate cream will be the star of your summer feast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) 35% cream
- 8 oz (225 g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1 block (250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (300 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (105 g) sugar, plus more for dusting
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 4.5 oz (125 g) cold cream cheese, cubed
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) milk, plus more for brushing
- 1 egg
- 3 cups (405 g) strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the cream to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. With a whisk, stir the mixture until the chocolate has completely melted. Add the cream cheese and stir until smooth. Pour into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 3 hours.
- When ready to serve, gently mix the white chocolate cream until creamy and smooth.
This classic shortcake starring sweet scones, fresh strawberries and a luscious white chocolate cream will be the star of your summer feast.