Photography by Jim Bathie and John O’Hagan
Sweet, tender, and full of seasonal flavor, these Roasted Peach Shortcakes are a fresh spin on a classic dessert. Flaky buttermilk biscuits are baked to golden perfection, then topped with honey-roasted peaches and a tangy, airy buttermilk whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make treat balances rich, caramelized fruit with light, buttery shortcakes for a crowd-pleasing finale.
Roasted Peach Shortcakes
Makes 7
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
- 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, grated
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon whole buttermilk, divided
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 medium fresh peaches, cut into
- 8 wedges each
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Buttermilk Whipped Cream (recipe follows)
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and 2 tablespoons sugar. Add cold butter, stirring until evenly distributed. Add ½ cup buttermilk, and gently stir until combined.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead dough until it comes together, 5 or 6 times. Roll dough to ½-inch thickness.
- Using a 2½-inch round cutter dipped in flour, cut dough, rerolling scraps if necessary. Place dough on prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk. Brush egg wash on top of dough. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°. Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together peaches, honey, vinegar, and salt to coat. Transfer to second prepared pan.
- Bake until tender and lightly caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Serve shortcakes with roasted peaches and Buttermilk Whipped Cream. Garnish with mint, if desired.
Buttermilk Whipped Cream
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup cold whole buttermilk
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat all ingredients at medium to medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
