Strawberry Shortbread Stack
This stunning and decadent dessert will have your gusets drooling! Buttery shortbread and layers of creamy filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for any party!
Ingredients
- Shortbread:
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- Strawberries:
- 2 lb strawberries, sliced
- 2 TBL granulated sugar
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 2 pkg cream cheese (16 oz total)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- Whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 TBL powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Wash and slice strawberries. Add 2 TBL sugar and stir. Set aside.
- Mix butter, brown sugar, and flour together.
- Divide dough into 3 equal parts, and roll each part into a 7 inch diameter circle.
- Place the shortbread rounds on a baking sheet. Prick each crust with a fork. Bake 15-20 min, or until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Place cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla in a mixing bowl and beat well.
- When shortbread is completely cool, place one round on a flat plate or dessert tray. Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture on it. Place 1/3 of the strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer. Repeat 2x with remaining ingredients.
- Place heavy cream, 3 TBL powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer and the whisk attachment, whip the cream till soft peaks form. Spread on top of dessert. Garnish wth reserved strawberries if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcal
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