Valentine’s Day Recipe: Heart-Shaped Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

Description:

This quick and easy recipe will bring love to your table with delightful heart-shaped strawberry shortcakes. Fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream come together in under 30 minutes for a sweet treat.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• For the Biscuits:
  
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 2/3 cup milk
• For the Filling:
  
  
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
• 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Baking sheet
• Heart-shaped cookie cutter (optional)
• Knife
• Oven

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

1. Slice the strawberries and toss them in 2 tablespoons of sugar if they need extra sweetness. Set aside to macerate.

Step 2: Make the Biscuits

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add the milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out biscuits (or just cut into squares if you don’t have a cutter).
6. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 3: Assemble the Shortcakes

1. Slice the biscuits in half horizontally.
2. Layer the bottom half of each biscuit with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
3. Place the top half of the biscuit on top, and add more whipped cream and strawberries for garnish.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of chilled sparkling lemonade for a romantic touch.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: ~270
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fat: 12g