Description
Luscious Tropical Strawberry Pineapple Shortcake brings Caribbean sunshine to classic dessert lovers. Sweet berry and pineapple layers meld perfectly with buttery shortcake, offering you a delightful escape to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh strawberries
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh pineapple
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters/12 fluid ounces) heavy whipping cream
Shortcake Base Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters/6 fluid ounces) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate tropical fruits by combining sliced strawberries, chopped pineapple, sugar, and lime juice in a bowl. Allow mixture to rest for 30 minutes, gently stirring periodically to release natural juices.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet. Blend dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar) in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate cold butter into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter until texture resembles coarse crumbs. Introduce milk and vanilla, mixing until dough barely holds together.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface, gently knead 3-4 times. Shape into a 3/4-inch thick round and cut 6-8 biscuits using a circular cutter.
- Arrange biscuits on prepared baking sheet, bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow slight cooling.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla in a chilled bowl until soft peaks develop.
- Horizontally slice each shortcake. Layer bottom half with macerated fruit mixture and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Crown with shortcake’s top half, garnishing with additional whipped cream and fruit if desired.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal texture and enjoy vibrant tropical flavors.
Notes
- Let the strawberries and pineapple sit in sugar and lime juice to intensify their natural sweetness and create a juicy, flavorful filling.
- Keep butter extremely cold when making shortcakes to ensure a flaky, tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Minimally handle the dough to prevent tough biscuits, just lightly knead to bring it together for light, airy shortcakes.
- Easily modify the recipe by using gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version or coconut cream for a dairy-free whipped topping alternative.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 169 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg