Description
Savor the delightful combination of fresh peaches, buttery shortcakes, and creamy vanilla ice cream in this Peaches and Cream Shortcakes recipe. Perfect for gatherings or a simple family treat, this dessert is easy to prepare and truly irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar , divided
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup salted butter , cold and cut into cubes
- 1 ¼ cup buttermilk , cold (plus additional for brushing the shortcakes)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 lb fresh peaches , sliced (about 5–6 medium)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream (or homemade whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until it resembles peas.
- Stir in 1 cup of the cold buttermilk, combining with a spoon or spatula. Add more buttermilk as required to form the dough, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the dough into a large rectangle, about 1 inch thick, and cut it into 12 biscuits. Brush the tops with remaining buttermilk and sprinkle with a cinnamon-sugar mixture made from the last tablespoon of sugar and the ground cinnamon.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown on top and bottom, then allow to cool completely.
- Slice the peaches and combine them with the sugar, vanilla extract, and optional cinnamon. Let the mixture sit for 10-20 minutes to develop juiciness.
- Scoop soft ice cream onto halved biscuits, top with the peach mixture, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a more decadent dessert, consider using homemade whipped cream instead of ice cream.
Ensure the butter is cold to achieve flaky biscuits. You can freeze butter beforehand for best results.
Store any leftover biscuits without toppings in an airtight container; pair them with fresh peach slices later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg