Grilled Cherry Shortcake

Susan the CA Grown Mom

Grilled Cherry Shortcake is sure to be your new favorite summer treat! Grilling cherries imparts a slighty smoky flavor and soft texture to this easy summer dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients

2-3 lbs cherries pitted and halved
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Pound cake or Madeleine cookies
Optional toppings: slivered almonds and shaved chocolate

Instructions

Skewer the cherries and grill on a hot grill for a few minutes per side.
Remove fruit from skewer and set aside.
Whip the cream, sugar and vanilla until peaks form.
Cover the bottom of 4 oz. mason jar with grilled cherries (about 8 halves).
Layer whipped cream, pound cake (or Madeleine cookies), and more cherries. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream.
Top with slivered almonds and shaved chocolate if desired.

Notes

Try this recipes with any fresh cherries from California!

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Cherry, dessert

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