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Fresh Cherry Shortcake
Photo: David Holifield

Fresh Cherry Shortcake

18 ingredients 20 min + 15 min 6 servings openrecipes
Fresh Cherry Shortcake

"I had a big bag of fresh Bing cherries and wanted a fresh and different dessert for the July 4th weekend. Integrating unique spices, this twist on the traditional shortcake dessert is delish."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

853
Calories
22g
Protein
25g
Fat
138g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Bing cherries, pitted and halved
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup frozen butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup cold half-and-half, or more as needed
  • 1 egg white (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 6 cherries with stems

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