Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake

Here is an delicious twist on the traditional strawberry shortcake. Classic sweet biscuit base meets fresh berries laced with balsamic vinegar.

Stir together first 3 ingredients.

Let stand 1 hour , stirring occasionally.

Combine flour , 1 / 2 cup sugar , baking powder , and salt in a large bowl.

Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Stir together eggs and 3 / 4 cup whipping cream.

Add to dry ingredients , stirring just until moistened.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface , and knead 3 or 4 times.

Pat dough to 1 / 2 inch thickness.

Cut with a 3 inch cutter.

Place shortcakes on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 425f for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

Remove to wire racks to cool.

Beat remaining 1 1 / 2 cups whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy.

Gradually add 1 / 4 cup sugar , beating until soft peaks form.

Stir in vanilla.

Split shortcakes.

Place 1 cake bottom on each of 8 individual plates.

Spoon half of whipped cream mixture over shortcakes.

Top with strawberry mixture and dollop with remaining whipped cream.

Add cake tops and sprin.

strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, eggs, whipping cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar