Strawberry Nutella Shortcakes with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Whip up a batch of these adorable Strawberry Nutella Shortcakes for a delightful treat! This mini strawberry shortcake recipe features fluffy biscuits filled with sweet strawberries and a decadent Nutella spread. They're the perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- 2-3" inch biscuit or cookie cutter
- Standing mixer
- Rolling pin (as needed)
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry brush
- Pastry Cutter (optional)
Ingredients
For the Shortcakes:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
- ½ cup cold buttermilk or milk (check notes for alternative)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk for brushing
For the Cinnamon Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Drizzle:
- 10 fresh strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup Nutella or hazelnut spread of your choice
Instructions
Make the Shortcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a ½-inch thick rectangle.
- Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out 15 biscuits.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Make the Cinnamon Whipped Cream:
- While the shortcakes bake, whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and cinnamon, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Shortcakes:
- Once the shortcakes are cool, slice them in half horizontally.
- The choice is yours! You could spread a layer of Nutella on the bottom half of each shortcake, top with a generous amount of sliced strawberries, and pipe or spoon on the cinnamon whipped cream. Top with the other half of the shortcake.
- Alternative: hold the nutella, warm it up slightly and drizzle on top.
- Any way your little likes it assembled will do,enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
- For extra tender shortcakes, freeze the dough for 30 minutes before cutting out the biscuits.
- If you don't have buttermilk, make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to ½ cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Don't overmix the dough – a few lumps are okay! Overmixing will result in tough shortcakes.
- Drizzle some melted chocolate over the top for an extra decadent touch.
- Add a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream for a truly indulgent dessert.
- This recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With its fresh, seasonal flavors and homemade touch, it's the perfect way to celebrate the end of winter and welcome spring. So, grab your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake up some sweet memories!