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Delicious Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake with layers of chocolate and fresh strawberries

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

A delightful dessert featuring rich chocolate biscuits topped with juicy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325

Ingredients
  

For the biscuits
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For rich chocolate flavor
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons for biscuits, 1 tablespoon for strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt To enhance flavors
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter Cut into small pieces for flaky texture
  • 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream For making a luscious dough
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips For adding delightful bites
For the strawberries
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries Juicy and aromatic
For the whipped cream
  • to taste Homemade Whipped Cream Get recipe link in the article

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your air fryer without preheating.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the air fryer basket.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, baking powder, and table salt.
  4. Use a pastry blender to cut in the cold butter pieces until the mixture resembles small pebbles.
  5. Set aside 1 teaspoon of heavy cream. Pour the remaining cream into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until a dough forms.
  6. Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips for an extra layer of chocolaty goodness.
Baking
  1. Lightly knead the dough a few times until it comes together.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1 inch thick and use a round biscuit cutter to cut out two circles.
  3. Brush the tops of the biscuits with the reserved teaspoon of cream.
  4. Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown and edges are firm. Allow to cool completely before assembling.
Assembly
  1. While the biscuits are cooling, mix the sliced strawberries with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cut each cooled biscuit in half horizontally. On the bottom half, layer strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
  3. Place the top half over it, drizzle with strawberry juices, and serve immediately.

Notes

For optimal texture, ensure butter is very cold. Allow biscuits to cool completely before assembly to prevent whipped cream from melting.