Air-Fried Strawberry Scone Shortcake

Portions:6
Cooking Time:28 minutes
Share on Facebook Print Recipe

Equipment

  • whisk,
  • Rubber spatula
  • Work surface
  • Large metal spatula
  • wire rack
  • Bowl for whipping cream
  • Mixer (hand or stand mixer)
  • Knife for cutting

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
  • 1⅓ cups heavy cream chilled
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar plus more for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the chilled butter cubes to the dry ingredients.
  • Using your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until pea-size pieces form.
  • Pour ⅔ cup of the chilled cream over the flour-butter mixture.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently mix until just combined.
  • Transfer the dough to a work surface and shape it into a 7-inch-wide disk.
  • Brush the top with water and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Using a large metal spatula, carefully transfer the dough to the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown and fluffy, about 20 minutes.
  • Let the scone cool in the air fryer basket for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the scone is cooling, prepare the whipped cream.
  • In a bowl, beat the remaining ⅔ cup of chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Split the cooled scone horizontally, like a hamburger bun.
  • Spread the quartered strawberries over the bottom half of the scone.
  • Top the strawberries with the whipped cream, then cover with the top half of the scone.
  • Dust the assembled shortcake with powdered sugar and cut into wedges to serve.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

This delightful strawberry scone shortcake pairs well with a glass of sparkling rosé or a sweet Riesling. Alternatively, a cup of fruity herbal tea would complement the flavors of the strawberries and cream. For non-alcoholic options, consider serving it with a glass of sparkling water infused with fresh berries.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 475 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 34 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g
————————————————————————————————–
Cuisine American / England
Diets Vegetarian