Fresh Peach and Gingercream Shortcakes
Fresh Peach and Gingercream Shortcakes is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 400°F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, 6 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder in large bowl.
Add butter; rub in with fingertips until very coarse meal forms (oatmeal-size flakes).
Mix in 1/4 cup chopped ginger.
Add ginger ale and 2 tablespoons cream.
Toss until moist clumps form.
Gather dough into 7-inch log.
Cut crosswise into 6 equal rounds.
Place on sheet, spaced apart.
Shape each into 2 1/2-inch diameter round.
Mix 1 tablespoon cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl; brush over top and sides of shortcakes.
Bake shortcakes until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
Cool on sheet.
Meanwhile, toss peaches in large bowl with 4 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/4 cup chopped ginger.
Whisk remaining 1 1/4 cups cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl to peaks.
Halve shortcakes horizontally.
Place bottoms on plates.
Top each with peaches, whipped cream, and shortcake top.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.