Ingredients
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- 3 cups pitted & halved cherries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp ground vanilla beans
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Toss the pitted & halved cherries with 1/3 cup sugar. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Combine the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix together.
- Cut in the cold butter (or use a food processor to quickly combine it with the flour).
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of the cream together. Combine with the flour and mix until the dough comes together.
- On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough down to 1" thick. Cut into large rounds, re-shaping the dough as needed.
- Brush the tops lightly with cream and sprinkle with more sugar. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- Whip the remaining cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Serve the shortcakes with plenty of whipped cream and cherries.