Best Valentine Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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VALENTINE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



Valentine Strawberry Shortcake image

Succulent strawberries star in this festive finale even Cupid would crave. The juicy berries mingle with a creamy yogurt sauce that's sandwiched between heart-shaped shortcake halves. It's sweet to eat and loaded with love...not calories!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
SHORTCAKE:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, confectioners' sugar and extract. In a small bowl, mash 1/2 cup strawberries; stir into yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate., In another bowl, combine the flours, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms (dough will be sticky). On a floured surface, gently knead dough 10 times. Gently pat or roll into a 1/2-in.-thick circle. Cut out two heart shapes with a 3-1/2-in. cutter., Place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly. To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates; spread with yogurt mixture. Top with remaining strawberries and shortcake tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

VALENTINE STRAWBERRIES



Valentine Strawberries image

Candy melts add pretty color to this Valentine's Day mainstay.

Provided by thehungryscientist

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces pink candy melts
8 ounces white candy melts
8 ounces bright pink candy melts
24 large fresh strawberries
sprinkles as needed (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  • Microwave candy melts in separate bowls, 1 bowl at a time, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted.
  • Dip strawberries into desired color of candy melts. Let excess candy drip off, then set on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with another color of candy melts. Top with sprinkles. Chill strawberries until set, at least 15 minutes and up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

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