Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

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This fluffy, creamy strawberry shortcake comes from Agnes Ward of Stratford, Ontario, who adapted it from her sister's recipe. The drizzle of chocolate sauce on top is a great addition to this sweet, delightful dessert.

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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Dash salt
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup crushed strawberries
1 drop red food coloring, optional
2 individual round sponge cakes
2/3 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup whipped topping
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and crushed strawberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add food coloring if desired.
Place sponge cakes on a serving plate. Top with strawberry sauce, sliced strawberries, whipped topping and chocolate syrup if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without chocolate syrup) equals 289 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 168 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes in Cooking for 2 Summer 2008, p49