Dessert for 8
Frozen Strawberry Shortcake Sandwiches
$4.36for 4285 minServes 8
Strawberry cream cheese filling is frozen between homemade shortcake rounds for a chilled layered dessert.
Photo: foodfaithfitness.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Berries, 5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Ice cream and whipped topping, 16 oz$0.12/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.92Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Pie crust, 0.75$3.49 each typical | 0.75 | $2.62Typical price |
 | Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.73 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
- 285 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to schoolSpringSummer
Typical price
$1.09 per serving$4.36 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
- 16 oz light whipped topping
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp 2% milk
Steps
- Stir the strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar and let them stand while preparing the shortcake.
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Beat the butter, remaining sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt, then stir in the flour, baking powder, and milk.
- Pat the dough 3/4 inch thick, cut 16 rounds, and bake them for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese with the whipped topping, then fold in the sugared strawberries.
- Spread the filling between the cooled shortcake rounds and freeze the sandwiches for 4 hours.
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