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Dark Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
If you love dark chocolate, this recipe is for you! It’s an Italian twist on traditional strawberry shortcake. Chocolate, whipped cream, strawberries and a touch of Amaretto are all magically delicious, so count me in!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder (or original)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted cold butter, chopped
Cream:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¼ cup Amaretto (or substitute other liqueur or milk)
- 1½ cups milk
- 8 ounces defrosted frozen whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream
- 4 cups sliced strawberries
- Garnish (optional): whipped topping/cream & strawberries