Here in Michigan, strawberries are just coming in to season so I was able to use some fresh from the farm berries to top my dessert.
For the topping, I tossed sliced strawberries with some sugar and finely chopped fresh ginger and let it sit for about 10 minutes. The ginger added an unexpected (for me) kick to the berries and was it ever good! I topped the shortcakes with some sweetened whipped cream and I was ready to go. I intended to take just one bite to see how it tasted but I just couldn't stop! The shortcakes are excellent! Dorie says these shortcakes can also be made with poached mango and since Florida mangoes will come into season in about a month, I expect to make these again in July.
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16 comments:
You certainly had beautiful strawberries to work with. Really great job.
I want your strawberries! They look perfect.
mmm i wonder how the mango would be. you'll have to let us know.
Hooray, another TWD baker in Michigan! Your strawberries look scrumptious, as do your shortcakes!
What a great idea to add ginger to the berries! That must have been a most delicious dessert.
The ginger sounds like a fun twist. Gorgeous strawberries and I love the added crunch on the top of your shortcakes!
Your shortcakes are perfect! Brilliant pictures too, I love the bright strawberries.
those berries are seriously yum.
those strawberries look perfect, so no wonder you couldn't stop at one bite! Ginger sounds perfect! They are just in season here too, so I'll have to try this next.
Look at how red your berries are. I'm impressed. Bet they are much sweeter than ours. Gorgeous!
Ooh, gorgeous strawberries! And I like the addition of coarse sugar on top. Mmm.
Oh man, those strawberries look fantstic! I'm jealous. Your shortcakes look delish :)
How beautiful are those berries!? I was another one who was only going to take a bite. No way to stop. Not possible. Glad I wasn't alone!
The strawberries look so fresh and sweet. And your shortcake looks really good too!
Wow - those might just be the most beautiful strawberries I have ever seen! Such a great idea to add a little ginger, too. I am so glad that you enjoyed the shortcakes - they look just fabulous! Thank you so much for baking along with me this week!
Aren't those local strawberries the best ever! I hate it when the ones in the grocery store have yucky brown stems. Your shortcake looks great!
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