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Bing Cherry Shortcakes

Source of Recipe


The Olympian






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 cups flour
  
• 1/4 cup sugar
  
• 2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
  
• 5 to 6 Tbsp milk
  
• 1 tsp lemon zest
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 2 cups pitted Bing cherries
  
• 1 cup whipping cream
  
• 2 Tbsp sugar
  
• 3 Tbsp melted raspberry jam
  
• 1 Tbsp Kirsch (cherry liqueur)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F).
   
   
2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Knead several times on a lightly floured board and roll out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 4 circles with a 3-inch cutter and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, beat whipping cream and sugar together until soft peaks form. Melt jam and Kirsch together in a small saucepan.
   
   
4. Split each shortcake in half lengthwise and spoon whipped cream, cherries and melted jam between the layers. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 4 servings.