FLEUR SPICED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES by Hey Modest Marce

You're probably asking "What are fleur spiced shortcakes!?" Well, I willTELL you!

They are shortcakes mixed with a flower-filled spice blend of pink pepper, hibiscus, lavender & rose made by Curio Spice Co's Fleur Spice from Boston General Store.

While this spice blend can be used in both sweet + savory dishes, strawberries are one of the recommended fruits to use, so I knew I had to do strawberry shortcakes. I decided to go with the classicbiscuit-style strawberry shortcakes that are portioned individually, because...biscuits. Theflaky, buttery biscuit and the sweet whipped cream compliment thefleur spiced strawberries perfectly.

Using a mortar & pestle I mixed cane sugar with the spice blend & ground it down to a very fine powder. I wanted the cane sugar to really be incorporated into thespice & for the strawberries to essentially marinate in the mix.

Read below for a list of ingredients and to learn how to make this delicious treat! 

Ingredients

for the biscuits: 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cane sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cold & cubed
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

for the fleur spice strawberries:

• 2 cups strawberries, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Fleur Spice
• 2 tablespoons cane sugar

for the whipped cream:

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cane sugar

Directions

• for the biscuits: preheat oven to 375 degrees. in a mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder, salt & sugar. stir until combined. using your hands or a pastry cutter, cut in the butter like you would a pie dough until the mixture is crumbly. add the heavy cream & vanilla and mix until the dough comes together. turn out onto a floured surface, roll out dough to a 3/4 inch thickness & cut into desired sized biscuits. bake for 10-15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.
• for the fleur spice strawberries: place the sliced strawberries in a mixing bowl. using a mortar & pestle grind the sugar with the fleur spice. add the ground mixture to the strawberries & toss to coat. set aside while you make the whipped cream & let the strawberries soak in the flavors.
• for the whipped cream: in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, add the cream, vanilla & sugar. beat until stiff peaks are formed.
• to assemble: when ready to serve, slice the biscuit in half horizontally. top bottom with whipped cream, strawberries, whipped cream & biscuit top. serve with fresh strawberries & a touch of sugar.

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