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Strawberry Phyllo Shortcakes

4.2

(3)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
two 17- by 12-inch sheets phyllo, thawed if frozen
1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced thin
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon currant- or citrus-flavored vodka if desired

Accompaniment:

lightly sweetened whipped cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. and brush a baking sheet with some butter.

    Step 2

    On a work surface arrange 1 sheet phyllo with a long side facing you and brush evenly with some remaining butter. On this, layer and brush remaining sheet phyllo in same manner. Cut layered phyllo crosswise into 4 rectangles. Top 2 rectangles with other 2 rectangles and cut each stack into three 4-inch squares (for a total of 6 squares). On baking sheet bake phyllo squares in middle of oven until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes, and cool on a rack.

    Step 3

    While squares are baking, in a bowl toss together strawberries, honey, and vodka until combined well.

  2. Assemble shortcakes:

    Step 4

    Arrange 1 phyllo square on each of 2 plates and top with about one third strawberry mixture. Make 2 more layers with remaining 4 squares and strawberry mixture in same manner and top with whipped cream.

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