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Cherries are very high up on my list of favorite fruits, and now that cherry season is finally here, I wanted to develop a recipe that would celebrate this summer staple. Last year, I put cherries to good use in my stone fruit and burrata panzanella salad, but this year I went with something sweet.
Strawberry shortcake is a dessert that screams summertime, and I wondered why I’d never thought to do a version using cherries instead! Thankfully, that has now been remedied with this cheerful (and giant) cherry shortcake recipe. I present to you, your new favorite summertime dessert.
How to Make Cherry Shortcake
In lieu of individual shortcakes, I went with one big shortcake to really make a statement — and to reduce the amount of time spent on assembling before serving. The shortcake itself is buttery, just sweet enough, and somewhere smack dab in the middle of a cake and a biscuit texturally. A sprinkling turbinado sugar on top also adds a delightful textural element.
The Best Types of Cherries to Use for Cherry Shortcake
While this recipe is a celebration of the fact that fresh cherries are back in season, this cherry shortcake can be made year-round — just use frozen cherries!
