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strawberry martini shortcake

(10 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Barbara Mayo
Collierville, TN

It's time for strawberries! This light and yummy twist on strawberry shortcake is yummy for the end of a nice dinner for 2 or a dinner party for 6.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This strawberry shortcake martini is a beautiful and tasty dessert that takes a few steps but is still easy to make. Presenting this dessert in a martini glass adds to its fancy feel. Crushed lemon biscotti add texture and a pop of lemon flavor. The pudding layer uses heavy cream for a thick and creamy pudding. It's almost like a cheesecake. Balsamic vinegar enhances the strawberries and is a tangy contrast to the pudding. A sprinkle of orange zest rounds out the flavor profile. When strawberries are at their best, this will be a wonderful dessert. Our one tip is to assemble the shortcake dessert right before serving.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(10 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For strawberry martini shortcake

  • 24 lg
    fresh strawberries, reserve 4 for garnish
  • 4
    lemon biscotti dipped in white chocolate, finely crushed
  • 1 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 3 oz
    cheesecake instant pudding mix package
  • 1/2 lg
    fresh orange, zested
  • 1/2 c
    good balsamic vinegar, divided
  • 4 Tbsp
    granulated sugar

How To Make strawberry martini shortcake

  • Crushed biscotti in a bowl.
    1
    Crush the biscotti and set aside.
  • Mix heavy cream and cheesecake instant pudding.
    2
    In a mixing bowl, add the heavy cream and pudding mix. Follow the beating instructions on the box.
  • Stir in half the crumbled cookies.
    3
    When completely mixed, add 1/2 of the lemon biscotti crumbs and mix well.
  • Cleaned and chopped strawberries in a bowl with balsamic vinegar and orange zest.
    4
    Clean the strawberries and set four aside to use as garnish. Chop the rest into small pieces and place in a small bowl. Add 1/4 c of balsamic vinegar and orange zest; mix well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  • Dip a martini glass in balsamic vinegar and sugar.
    5
    When assembling place 4 Tbsp of sugar on one small plate. Place the remaining 1/4 c of balsamic vinegar on another small plate. Take a martini glass and dip the rim into the balsamic vinegar. Immediately dip the rim into the sugar.
  • Spoon 1/4 of the cheesecake pudding mixture into the glass.
    6
    Carefully spoon 1/4 of the cheesecake mixture into each glass.
  • Top with 1/4 of the strawberries.
    7
    Top with 1/4 of the fresh strawberry mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crushed cookies.
    8
    Sprinkle with 1/4 of the remaining lemon crumb mixture. Garnish with a large strawberry sliced on the side of each glass.
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