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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

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Shortcakes -
2 cups flour
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 ounces chocolate chips
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into five
portions
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk

Combine flour, powder, cocoa, sugar, baking soda and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and chocolate chips and process until crumbly. Begin processing and add milk until mixture is crumbly but will hold together when pinched with fingers. Turn moistened dough out onto counter, form into ball and flatten into a circle approximately 1 inch thick. Using a 2-inch round cutter, make 12 - 15 shortcakes. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in 450 degree oven for 13
minutes. When slightly cooled, place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap to keep moist.

Strawberry Sauce -
4 quarts strawberries
1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups sugar

Puree 2 quarts of strawberries in a food processor. Remove from
processor, pour into bowl, and add 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup orange
juice. Add 2 quarts sliced berries to the pureed mixture.

Whipped Cream -
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Whip 2 cups heavy cream in bowl of electric mixer on high speed. When the mixture begins to thicken, add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and 2
teaspoons vanilla.

To Assemble Shortcakes
Place a tablespoon of sauce in the bottom of a dish. Place the bottom half of the shortcake on the sauce. Continue on with 2 teaspoons sauce, 1
tablespoon whipped cream, the top half of the shortcake, 3-4 tablespoons sauce, and top with 1 tablespoon whipped cream. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a fresh strawberry.


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