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"I had a big bag of fresh Bing cherries and wanted a fresh and different dessert for the July 4th weekend. Integrating unique spices, this twist on the traditional shortcake dessert is delish." — mkecupcakequeen
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6 cups Bing cherries, pitted and halved
6 tablespoons white sugar
2 lemons, zested
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup cold half-and-half, or more as needed
1 egg white (optional)
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 cup whipped cream
1 cup chopped almonds
6 cherries with stems
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Fresh Cherry Shortcake
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe Servings Per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving Calories: 643 Calories from Fat: 276
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