Air-Fried Strawberry Scone Shortcake
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Work surface
- Large metal spatula
- Airfreyer
- Wire rack
- Bowl for whipping cream
- Mixer (hand or stand mixer)
- Knife for cutting
Ingredients
- 1â…“ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1â…“ 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 â…” 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 â…” 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 & 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.Nutrition values
Calories: 475 kcal | koolhydraten: 39 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 34 g | Suiker: 15 g