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Perfect Irresistible Cherry Jam Strawberry Shortcake With a Jammy Cherry Surprise (60 Min)

Flaky buttery shortcakes layered with quick homemade cherry jam, sugared strawberries, and softly whipped cream, ready in about 60 minutes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 shortcakes, scalable
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Shortcakes
  • 2 | cups | all-purpose flour | GF blend as substitute
  • 3 | tbsp | granulated sugar |
  • 1 | tbsp | baking powder |
  • 1/2 | tsp | salt |
  • 6 | tbsp | cold unsalted butter cubed |
  • 3/4 | cup | cold heavy cream | plus 1 tbsp for brushing
  • 1 | tsp | vanilla extract |
  • 1 | tbsp | coarse sugar | for sprinkling
  • For the Quick Cherry Jam
  • 2 | cups | pitted cherries fresh or frozen |
  • 1/3 | cup | granulated sugar |
  • 1 | tbsp | fresh lemon juice |
  • For the Strawberries
  • 1 | lb | fresh strawberries hulled and sliced |
  • 2 | tbsp | granulated sugar |
  • For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 | cup | cold heavy cream |
  • 2 | tbsp | powdered sugar |
  • 1/2 | tsp | vanilla extract |

Equipment

  • 1 3-inch round biscuit cutter 3-inch round biscuit cutter
  • 1 Medium saucepan For the cherry jam
  • 1 Hand mixer or whisk and chilled bowl For the whipped cream

Method
 

  1. Macerating the Strawberries
  2. Toss sliced strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar and set aside.
  3. Cooking the Cherry Jam 2. Combine cherries, 1/3 cup sugar, and lemon juice; bring to a boil, then simmer. 3. Mash and cook 12 to 15 minutes until thick and glossy. 4. Cool; the jam thickens as it cools.
  4. Making the Shortcakes 5. Whisk flour, 3 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt. 6. Cut in cold butter to pea-size pieces. 7. Stir in 3/4 cup cold cream and vanilla just until shaggy. 8. Pat to 3/4 inch thick and cut 6 rounds. 9. Brush with cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. 10. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 to 18 minutes until golden; cool 15 minutes.
  5. Whipping the Cream 11. Whip cold cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Assembling 12. Split shortcakes; spread bottoms with cherry jam. 13. Add strawberries with juice and whipped cream. 14. Top with the tops, more berries, cream, and jam.
  7. Serving 15. Serve immediately.
  8. Nutrition (per shortcake, fully assembled): Calories: 640 | Protein: 6 g | Carbohydrates: 69 g | Fat: 38 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 33 g | Sodium: 400 mg
    9. Short on time? Use 1/2 cup of good-quality store-bought cherry jam instead of homemade. The times above assume homemade jam.

Notes

Contains dairy and gluten; gluten-free and dairy-free swaps in the post. Assemble just before serving; jam keeps 2 weeks refrigerated, unfilled shortcakes freeze up to 2 months.