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Peach Shortcake
This Peach Shortcake will quickly become a family favorite when made with
Simply Sated's Perfect Shortcake
.
Course
Dessert
Author
Susie Gall
Ingredients
6
Perfect Shortcakes - http://www.simplysated.com/perfect-shortcake/
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For the Topping:
3
fresh peaches – peeled
sliced or diced
¼
cup
granulated sugar
½
teaspoon
vanilla extract
¼
teaspoon
almond extract
¼
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
tablespoon
Amaretto or Frangelico – optional. If using
delete almond extract.
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For the Whipping Cream:
½
cup
Heavy Cream
1
teaspoon
vanilla coffee flavoring or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
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Homemade Hot Fudge – or Chocolate Sauce - optional - http://www.simplysated.com/homemade-hot-fudge-sauce-frangelico/
Instructions
For the Peaches:
Prepare the peaches at least 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving.
Place peeled and cut peaches in a small mixing bowl.
Add sugar, vanilla, almond, cinnamon and amaretto (if using) and set aside.
Let the peaches soften in the sugar mixture (macerate) for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours ahead of time.
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For the whipped cream:
Pour ½ cup or 1 pint of heavy whipping cream in a mixing bowl.
Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla coffee flavoring (or ½ teapoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar)
Beat until stiffer peaks form or until desired consistency.
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When ready to serve:
Place one shortcake on a small plate or in a bowl.
Place a scoop of ice cream (homemade is delicious) on the
Perfect Shortcake
.
Pour desired amount of peaches and juice over the ice cream.
Top with freshly whipped sweet cream (see below)
If desired, drizzle a small amount of hot fudge or chocolate sauce over the entire dessert.
Enjoy!