Description
A delightful dessert featuring sweet peaches and rich brown sugar, served on fluffy shortcakes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for peaches)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
- Place the rounds on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While the shortcakes are baking, combine sliced peaches with brown sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Once the shortcakes are done, let them cool slightly, then split them in half.
- Layer the peaches and whipped cream between the shortcake halves and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the peach mixture.
- Shortcakes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Peach Shortcakes, dessert, summer recipe, peach dessert