Peach Shortcake Recipe with Fresh Peaches

Recipe for Peach Shortcake with Buttermilk Biscuits & Whipped Cream

Aug 27, 2008 Donna Diegel

Fresh ripe peach shortcake and spices are snuggled between homemade buttermilk biscuits. Juicy peaches are piled high with sweetened whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon!

Every bit as good as its cousin the Strawberry Shortcake, this Peach Shortcake makes use of seasonal, fresh ripe and juicy peaches. Make a batch of homemade baking powder biscuits and pile it high with sweetened whipped cream. Summer never tasted so good!

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe for Peach Shortcakes

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 Tablespoons butter, cold, diced into small cubes
3 Tablespoons shortening (Crisco), cold
2/3 -3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or spraying them lightly with vegetable spray.
Using a food processor, pulse together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda, until blended well.
With food processor still running, add butter and shortening a little at a time, pulsing on and off after each addition, about 10 times. Mixture should look like fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.
Pour in buttermilk a little at a time and mix with clean hands or wooden spoon. Knead only enough to moisten all dry ingredients. Do not work the dough too much as this will make for tough buttermilk biscuits.
Turn out onto a large floured counter. Pat down into a square and with a rolling pin, roll approximately 3/4 inch thick.
Using a biscuit cutter or decorative cookie cutter, cut into round circles or whatever shape is desired, and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving a little room to spread.
Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until nice and puffy and light golden brown. Transfer to cooling racks.
Makes 10-12 large buttermilk biscuits..

No Food Processor? Alternate Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Prepare baking sheets as directed above.
Blend flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in large bowl.
With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Follow the remaining directions above.

Peach Shortcake Recipe

3-4 large peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
3/4 cup sugar, more or leass to taste
3/4-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and/or nutmeg, optional
Whipped cream, see recipe below
Dash of cinnamon for decoration, optional
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Directions:

Refer to the article Baking with Fresh, Frozen and Canned Peaches for directions on how to peel, pit and prepare fresh peaches. This articles has lots of useful information for using peaches in baking and desserts.
Peel, pit and slice peaches and place in a large bowl.
Add sugar and spices if desired. Let sit for 15-30 minutes for sugar to disolve. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Sweetened Whipped Cream Recipe

2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Whip heavy whipping cream until almost stiff.
Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Whip until stiff.
Refrigerate until ready to assemble peach shortcakes.

How To Assemble Peach Shortcakes:

Split buttermilk biscuits in half.
Spoon some peaches and juice on the bottom half. How much is up to you.
Place a dollop of whipped cream on top of the peaches or pipe cream with a pastry bag.
Place the top half of the buttermilk biscuit on top and repeat with peaches and whipped cream.
Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and add a fresh mint sprig for decoration.
Once assembled, peach shortcakes should be eaten within 30 minutes as they will begin to soak through the biscuits.
Makes enough for 10-12 peach shortcakes.
Recipe can be divided in half.

Additional Peach Desserts Using Fresh Peaches:

Rustic Peach Galette - This free-form peach dessert uses a basic pie crust for a rustic look.

Peach Muffins Recipe - Everyone loves muffins! Add some blueberries for pizzaz!

Peach Crisp Recipe - Just like apple crisp, this is a great way to use up those extra peaches!

Peach Cobbler

Fresh Peach Pie

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