Peach Shortcake

This version of the favorite summer dessert features lemony shortcakes studded with diced peaches and a peaches and cream filling. If you like, substitute nectarines for the peaches.

from Family Circle

Peach Shortcake
Servings: 8 Prep 20 mins Bake 425°F 20 mins to 22 mins

Ingredients

Filling:
  • 5 medium-size peaches (2 pounds total)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Shortcake and topping:
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Make It

Filling:

1. Pit peaches. Using a serrated peeler, peel peach halves. Finely dice two of the peach halves. Set aside. Slice remaining peaches into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a medium-size bowl with sugar and lemon juice. Set aside.

Shortcake:

2. Heat oven to 425 degree F. In a small bowl, blend together buttermilk, egg, oil and lemon rind. Stir in diced peaches. In large bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in flour mixture; add buttermilk mixture to well. With fork, gently stir just until evenly moistened and dough comes together. Gather dough together with floured hands. Lightly dust a cutting board with flour.

3. Pat dough into 14-inch log. With a floured knife, cut into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a 3-inch round. Transfer to baking sheet. Brush rounds with a little water, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the sugar.

4. Bake at 425 degree F for 20 to 22 minutes, until toothpick tests clean. Meanwhile, whip heavy cream with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar to medium-stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.

5. Cut each shortcake horizontally in half. Place each bottom half on a platter or plate. Spoon a little juice from the peaches onto each, then top with 1/2 to 2/3 cup peaches. Spoon 1/4 cup whipped cream onto fruit. Cover with top half of shortcake, cut side down and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 445, Fat, total (g): 16, chol. (mg): 68, carb. (g): 70, fiber (g): 3, pro. (g): 8, sodium (mg): 264, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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