{"id":889,"date":"2020-08-24T12:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T19:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/?p=889"},"modified":"2023-01-09T11:25:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T19:25:59","slug":"dark-chocolate-strawberry-shortcake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/dark-chocolate-strawberry-shortcake\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-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\">If you love dark chocolate, this recipe is for you!&nbsp; It\u2019s an Italian twist on traditional strawberry shortcake. &nbsp;Chocolate, whipped cream, strawberries and a touch of Amaretto are all magically delicious, so count me in!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2154 cup milk<\/li><li>\u2153 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghirardelli.com\/unsweetened-chocolate-100-cacao-baking-bar-(12-ct---4-oz-ea)-61828cs?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7ZL6BRCmARIsAH6XFDKi45Ns-aI3V7HKmFH0ERAQLG8gvYw_tIKOJvWaOfc1qjARR3TZ7AYaAi65EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dark chocolate<\/a> chips (or semi-sweet)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla<\/li><li>1\u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>\u00bd cup sugar<\/li><li>\u2153 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder (or original)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon baking powder<\/li><li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li><li>\u00bc cup unsalted cold butter, chopped<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cream\">Cream:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>8 ounces cream cheese, softened<\/li><li>1 (3.4oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix<\/li><li>\u00bc cup Amaretto (or substitute other liqueur or milk)<\/li><li>1\u00bd cups milk<\/li><li>8 ounces defrosted frozen whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream<\/li><li>4 cups sliced strawberries<\/li><li>Garnish (optional): whipped topping\/cream &amp; strawberries<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructions\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-preheat-oven-to-375-degrees-f-line-a-large-baking-sheet-with-parchment-paper-or-grease-pan-well\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preheat&nbsp;oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or grease pan well).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-place-\u2154-cup-milk-and-dark-chocolate-chips-in-a-microwave-safe-bowl-microwave-on-high-in-30-second-intervals-stirring-after-each-interval-until-smooth-stir-in-vanilla-cool\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Place \u2154 cup milk and dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-meanwhile-add-flour-sugar-cocoa-powder-baking-powder-and-salt-into-large-mixer-and-process-add-butter-and-process-until-mixed-thoroughly\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into large mixer, and process add butter and process until mixed thoroughly.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-then-slowly-add-milk-and-chocolate-chip-mixture-until-combined\">4. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Then, slowly add milk and chocolate chip mixture until combined<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-spoon-mixture-into-6-large-circles-onto-prepared-baking-sheet-bake-for-15-20-minutes-cool-on-wire-racks\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spoon mixture into 6 large circles onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool on wire racks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-in-separate-large-bowl-mix-together-cream-cheese-and-pudding-mix-with-electric-mixer-on-medium-speed-until-thoroughly-mixed-together-mix-in-amaretto-and-milk-fold-in-whipped-topping-cover-and-refrigerate-for-about-1-2-hours-until-firm\">6. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In separate large bowl mix together cream cheese and pudding mix with electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly mixed together. Mix in Amaretto and milk. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours until firm.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-place-a-chocolate-shortcake-on-serving-plate-then-top-with-cream-strawberries-repeat-layers-ending-with-a-chocolate-shortcake-top-with-whipped-topping-cream-and-strawberries-if-desired\">7. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Place a chocolate shortcake on serving plate then top with cream, strawberries; repeat layers ending with a chocolate shortcake. Top with whipped topping\/cream and strawberries if desired.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-our-free-kids-in-the-kitchen-ecookbook\">Download our free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/comfort-foods\/\">Kids in the <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/comfort-foods\/\">K<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/comfort-foods\/\">itchen eCookbook<\/a>! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-is-a-recipe-for-chocolate-chip-cookies\">Here is a recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/bakery-style-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>! <\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love dark chocolate, this recipe is for you!&nbsp;  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":890,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[533],"class_list":["post-889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrations","tag-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=889"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3172,"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/889\/revisions\/3172"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}