Strawberry Shortbread Shortcake

Name: Strawberry Shortbread Shortcake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped and sweetened; 2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Crisp chocolate shortbread makes a delectable base for this dazzling shortcake recipe.—California Strawberry Advisory Board, x, California

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped and sweetened
2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and chocolate. Form dough into two balls (one slightly larger than the other.)
On a floured surface, roll balls into 7-in. circles (one thicker than the other). Transfer to greased baking sheets. Prick all over with fork.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or just until golden. Allow to cool 5 minutes; cut thinner circle into eight equal wedges. Cool on racks. To assemble, place circle on a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and strawberries. Set wedges into the cream at an angle, points toward center. Cut into wedges.