Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream Cheese Topping

You can never go wrong with homemade strawberry shortcake and adding in sourdough gives you a depth of flavor that will not dissapoint. Shortcake is perfect for any season but in heart of Valentines Day, pun intended, this would be the perfect festive dessert. It is so simple and fast to make, and the whipped cream cheese topping is to die for!

This blog post is part of a Valentine’s Day Recipes series hosted by my friend Emma at Loving Grace Home.  Be sure to read all the way to the end of this recipe to get some more delicious Valentine’s Day treats from my blogging friends!

Last summer I made strawberry shortcake from scratch for the first time and brought it to a pool party. It was a hit and everyone got seconds! I can’t believe how simple shortcake is to make and it will be my dessert of choice from now on. It is a very forgiving recipe and perfect for beginners.

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Some tools you may need:

• Hand mixer
• Glass mixing bowls
• 9×13 glass baking dish w/ lid

Ingredients for Homemade Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake:

1/2 cup room temperature butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup fed sourdough starter

3 cups unbleached all purpose flour ( you can try a different type of flour but the texture might change)

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

4 oz. room temperature cream cheese

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Step By Step Of How To Make Sourdough Strawberry Shortcake:

Feed your starter 8-12 hrs before using it.

Cream together the butter & sugar.

Add one egg at a time and mix after each egg.

Add sourdough starter & vanilla and mix until combined.

In a serperate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, & salt.

Using a spoon, slowly mix in dry ingredients to wet. It will be a doughlike consistency.

Press into a 9×13 greased glass baking dish & bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

If it is sticking to your hands you can coat them in flour if needed.

Set aside to cool while you are making the whipped cream cheese topping.

In a large bowl, whip together heavy whipping cream and maple syrup until peaks form. You will know it’s ready when you turn off the mixer and lift the whisks out of the bowl and little mountain tops stand up on their own.

In another bowl, whip up the softened cream cheese so it is easier for the whipped cream to combine with it. You don’t want to skip this step because if you do the block of cream cheese could deflate the whipped cream.

Add cream cheese to whipped cream and mix until combined.

Cut up the sourdough shortcake into 15 servings. Put a slice on a plate, top with whipped cream cheese topping & strawberries and enjoy!

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Now, for more Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes from My Friends!

Emma | Loving Grace Home, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sourdough Scones

Liz | Insight Mother, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Michelle | Barefoot in the Pines, Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

Ashly | Imperfect Ashly, 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Heather | Our American Japanese Life, Raspberry Mousse

Ranie | Ranie Robinson, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Deepti | Indian Kitchen & Spices, Sugar-Free Strawberry Ice Cream

Until next time,

Ellen