This recipe is perfect for when you are in the mood for a simple vanilla scone, and by whipping some extra heavy cream and chopping strawberries, this can be easily dressed up into my favorite summertime dessert: strawberry shortcake. These scones are best served warm, but you can keep them in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days (they will still be delicious).
Note: this recipe is most easily executed using a food processor, but if you do not have access to one, feel free to use a pastry cutter/whisk and follow the recipe as normal, being careful to watch for the designated textures.
This wedding took place at the UNICO 2087 Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico. I had so much fun with this crew, sweet friends & family that welcomed me in!! I flew out of OKC with the family & wedding party on Sunday, got to hangout and relax with them around the gorgeous UNICO 2087 Hotel Riviera Maya till the wedding Wednesday. I could get used to this ?
Ryan and I met on the very first night that I moved to Oklahoma City. Complete fate! When I moved to Oklahoma City from my small hometown, I had hoped I would meet my future husband someday. I had no idea that the first night I moved that I would meet him. We have been together now for 4 years now. He is my complete best friend. God knew that I needed Ryan.
I purchased my gown from Pomp and Pageantry in Oklahoma City. My gown was a Martin Thornburg Mon Cheri dress. When I purchased it, it had a spaghetti strap style top. We had it customized to be strapless and it ended up being absolutely perfect.
A: Our cake was also provided by the resort. It was a two-tier vanilla cake with fresh strawberries mixed in. The decoration was very minimal, which I loved. I only got one bite of it at the reception, but it was absolutely amazing.
A:My favorite memory from our wedding day was finally getting to see Ryan. The whole day getting ready for the wedding I was very calm. Once I made my way down to the beach, I was getting very nervous and anxious. When I walked down the aisle and saw Ryan my nerves disappeared.
This mouse lends its self well to any topping, I can imagine roasted stone fruits or any berry compote would be great, as would a chocolate or caramel sauce. I used frozen strawberries and added a touch of maple to sweeten the compote; however, once the local strawberries arrive you could just slice them and enjoy them fresh.
Add almond milk, agar, vanilla bean pod and cardamom to a small pot and bring to a simmer over high heat, whisking frequently. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until all the agar has dissolved. Whisk in cacao butter, re-cover pot and set aside while you prepare the pears.
Add pears, water and salt to a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until pears are cooked through. Dissolve arrowroot in remaining tablespoon almond milk and stir into simmering pears. Once mixture has thickened remove from heat and add to an upright blender along with vanilla extract and reserved vanilla bean seeds. Stir almond milk mixture to be sure the cacao has melted then strain it into the blender with the pears. Discard the cardamom and vanilla bean pod. Blend mixture on high speed until completely combined. Pour into a bowl and place in the fridge until completely cool and set, at least two hours and up to overnight. Remove from fridge and whisk until smooth. Return to fridge until ready to serve.
Cut strawberries in half and add to a small pot along with any liquid that forms when they are defrosting. Add maple syrup and bring to a boil over high heat, stir and cook for one minute. Dissolve arrowroot in water and drizzle into simmering strawberries, once mixture has thickened remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool before serving.
Amy, this sounds and looks so delish! I love using cacao butter in creams and drinks, too, so Im sure I will love this mousse! Just have to get my hands on some pears so I can try it! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations
Sorry about the delay, I was having sign in issues! I would use very little crushed cardamom as it is so much stronger and the flavor here is nice as its subtle. Perhaps start with 1/4 teaspoon and you could always add more.
Ingredients: Organic direct trade cacao, organic coconut butter, organic coconut milk, raw honey, organic vanilla extract, sea salt, raspberries, organic ginger, mango, strawberries, bee pollen, organic peppermint, organic cinnamon, blueberries, organic coconut flakes
I've been making these strawberry shortcake cookies for over ten years, and they're my absolute favorite! They are soft, chewy, full of fresh strawberries, so they basically taste like summer! Plus, you can eat them plain, or add a cream cheese filling to make them even better. This recipe has been shared over 3000 times, and I've written up detailed, but easy-to-follow instructions so your cookies turn out perfect each time. Trust me, you'll be the most popular person at your next picnic or barbecue with these cookies!
These strawberry shortcake cookies use just nine simple ingredients (not counting the optional filling). This includes all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt (salt is critical to activate the baking powder), granulated and brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice and fresh strawberries.
To make a vegan cookie, use vegan butter (to maintain the same fluffy texture) or vegetable oil (slightly less fluffy texture) instead of butter. Swap the egg with flax egg (1 tablespoon flax meal + 2.5 tablespoon of water). If you want the cream cheese filling, just use a vegan cream cheese instead of regular!
This recipe is inspired by Otis Spunkmeyer's strawberry shortcake cookies (loved them when I lived in the Bay Area). That version has white chocolate and cranberries in it. Mine is simpler and highlights the deliciousness of the strawberries in just three steps!
Soaking strawberries in lemon and sugar brings out both the sweet and tart components in the fruit. This makes them a perfect complement to the sweet and fluffy cookies! It also helps keep the strawberries fresh for longer.
I strain strawberries after soaking for 10 minutes, and strain again before adding to the dough. You can save the strained liquid too! Just add it to cream cheese for a strawberry-flavored filling! If you wish, you can add some rose water to this to enhance the strawberry flavor with something super complementary.
Mix the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt and sift them together. Cream butter with both sugars, and add eggs and vanilla extract to make a smooth mix. Then, combine with the dry ingredients to make a flaky dough.
Drain strawberries, fold gently into the dough. Then, scoop out medium sized balls and bake them, spaced about 2" apart on a large tray at 350F. For a decadent cookie, you can add strawberry jam or cream cheese filling (see below for notes)
The strawberry shortcake cookies, without any fillings, are already absolutely delicious. They are also a tad lighter than the ones with filling. But occasionally, you want a more decadent cookie. So if you want a "filled" cookie, you have two options. You can either use a strawberry jam or a cream cheese filling.
I'll warn before you start. "Stuffing" the cookie is a bit messy and takes a while, so if you want a quick, clean, but delicious method, the thumbprint method is the way to go. But hey, if you're up for an adventure, you won't regret stuffing the cookie! I was inspired by Sally's Baking Addiction (specifically, her red velvet cookies) to freeze the filling before stuffing the cookie.
Take two small portions of cookie dough (small cookie scoop or about a tablespoon of dough each). Flatten one of them a bit. Take a frozen cream cheese filling ball, and place it in the center of the cookie dough.
Ideally, you want the filling to be cool as it goes into the oven. So, consider popping the finished cookies in the fridge for a few minutes before you pop these stuffed strawberry shortcake cookies into the oven.
Skip strawberries that are visibly moldy or grossly misshapen (or smell bad). If your strawberries look a bit bruised few days after you buy them, chop off those parts. The Environmental Working Group reported that strawberries contain the most pesticides of any fruit or vegetable, so when possible, please try to buy organic to avoid residues.
Don't put washed strawberries back into the fridge though - this can cause them to go bad soon. If you sliced an extra strawberry or two while making this recipe, make sure to eat them within two hours. Don't store those in the fridge more than two days!
I suggest storing these strawberry shortcake cookies in the fridge in an airtight container. This will make sure they stay fresh for longer, maintain the fluffiness and keep the strawberries as fresh as possible. Try to finish them off within a day or two when possible!
I am Shruthi, the recipe developer, photographer and blogger behind Urban Farmie. I have two graduate degrees from Stanford, one focused on food systems. And I hope to bring you everything you need for healthy-ish, comforting, nourishing vegetarian cooking.
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