Healthier Strawberry Shortcake
Soft olive oil biscuits with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups strawberries- washed, stems removed and sliced
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place 1/2 of the strawberries in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and let the mixture sit until ready to use.
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
- In a large bowl, sift flour, remaining sugar, salt and baking powder. Add olive oil and mxx with a fork until well combined. Slowly add in 2 cups of cream to the bowl and mix until dough is formed.
- Flour a clean surface and place the mound of dough on top. Using your hands work the dough for a few minutes. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a large circle that is about 1/2 inch thick.
- Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut rounds and add to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of each biscuit with olive oil. Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- While biscuits are baking add the remaining cream to a stand mixer. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Using a whisk attachment, whip the mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- When biscuits are done baking, remove from the oven and let cool.
- To serve: Place biscuit on a plate and cut in half or use two biscuits to make a sandwich. Place whipped cream in the center and drizzle strawberry mixture on top. Garnish with remaining strawberries and serve.
- Enjoy!