Buttery strawberry shortcakes filled with creamy labneh whipped cream and Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves. The perfect dessert to enjoy on an afternoon picnic!

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Spring picnic setting with strawberry shortcakes filled with whipped labneh and preserves.

Nothing says spring like an outdoor picnic filled with fresh flowers and seasonal fruits! I teamed up with Bonne Maman to bring you a brand new and easy-to-make recipe, worthy of sharing with friends and family. These Strawberry Shortcakes with Labneh Whipped Cream will become a family favorite!

Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves are the perfect addition to these buttery shortcake biscuits. What I love about Bonne Maman products is that they’re made with the finest natural ingredients and feature only the highest quality fruit. You won’t find high fructose corn syrup, artificial coloring, or added preservatives, in any of Bonne Maman’s preserves, jellies, fruit spreads and curd. They are made with a few, simple ingredients you might find in your own kitchen.

How to Create the Perfect Spring Picnic

Picnics can be as simple as packing a few snacks and a blanket or as elaborate as you see in these pictures. They’re the perfect way to spend time outside and celebrate a special occasion or simply to host friends you haven’t seen in a while.

Here are my go-to tips:

Pick the right spot: a nearby park, my front yard or the beach are my favorite spots. Look for plenty of natural shade, ideally under trees or bring a large umbrella, if hosting at the beach.
Pack the essentials: can’t go wrong with a large, cozy blanket and a basket to store your goodies. I like to bring large throw pillows to have something cushy to rest on after a long day outside.
Elevate it: bring a surface or small table – such as a large cutting board, tray or wooden pallet – to rest your food, plates and drinks on. This is perfect for larger picnics or when celebrating a holiday like Mother’s Day!
Pack your food: these Strawberry Shortcakes are super easy to transport in plastic containers or wrapped in foil. Upcycled Bonne Maman jars make the perfect picnic containers to transport whipped labneh, honey, sliced strawberries and even flowers! You can also bring your OJ or preferred drink and label each for your guests.
Don’t forget napkins, plates, utensils and trash bags. Opt for reusable bamboo utensils if gathering at a location other than your home, as they are the most eco-friendly option.

How to make Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry shortcakes are made with simple ingredients; flour, butter, sugar, baking soda and baking powder, salt and buttermilk. The result is a crumbly and buttery biscuit that can be filled with a variety of options such as Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves, whipped labneh or cream, preserves or fresh fruits.

To make:

Sift and combine the dry ingredients; all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt and sugar.
Pro tip: when making shortcakes, I like to use grated frozen butter. Add it to the dry ingredients and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk. To make buttermilk, simply add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a cup of whole milk, stir and rest for 5 minutes before using.
On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch high, and cut the biscuits using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter.

Additional Tips:

Freeze and grate your butter for extra buttery biscuits.
Adding lemon zest enhances all the flavors.
Use the well technique for adding wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. And make sure your buttermilk is COLD.
Use a biscuit cutter to cut the dough but don’t twist the cutter; it prevents the biscuits from rising.
Don’t overmix the batter! Over working the batter will result in dry and flat biscuits.

Buttery strawberry shortcakes filled with creamy whipped labneh and strawberry preserves. The perfect dessert to enjoy on an afternoon picnic!

How to make Labneh Whipped Cream

Labneh is a creamy Middle Eastern strained yogurt, with a similar consistency to sour cream. In some places it’s known as Kefir cheese, and it’s very versatile!

To Make:

In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, add heavy cream, labneh, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whisking until stiff peaks form.
Substitutions: you can replace labneh with Greek yogurt or more heavy whipping cream.

Store labneh whipped cream in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to Serve Shortcakes

To serve, simply slice the shortcake biscuits in half, add a dollop of labneh whipped cream, followed by Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves, fresh sliced strawberries and a drizzle of honey!

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If you loved this recipe, leave a comment and rate! Don’t forget to share your strawberry shortcakes with me on Instagram using the hashtag #yogaofcooking. It always makes my day!

Happy Baking! x

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Labneh

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Author: Rosana Machiela
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 biscuits

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Description

Buttery strawberry shortcakes filled with creamy labneh whipped cream and strawberry preserves. The perfect dessert to enjoy on an afternoon picnic!

Ingredients

Shortcakes:

3 cups all purpose flour
3 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lime
8 tbsp unsalted butter, frozen and grated
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, whisked, for egg wash
1 tbsp sugar, for brushing

Labneh Whipped Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup labneh
⅓ cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

To serve:

Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Honey

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Instructions

For the shortcakes:

Preheat the oven to 420ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift the ap flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar and lemon zest. Whisk until fully incorporated.
Add the grated butter into the flour and toss together using your hands. The dough will be crumbly and look like coarse sand.
Make a well in the center of the butter and flour mixture, pour the buttermilk in. Bring the dough together using your hands or a spatula, careful to not overwork (it’ll result in hard shortcakes).
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured working surface. Flour your hands and mold the dough into a rectangle, until it’s about ½ inch thick.
Cut into 2.5-inch circles using a biscuit cutter. Re-working scraps until you have 12 biscuits.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet, brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool before slicing.

For the Labneh Whipped Cream:

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, add heavy cream, labneh, sifted powdered sugar, and vanilla, and whisk on medium high until stiff peaks form. About 4-5 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To serve:

Slice biscuits in half, add whipped labneh, Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves and sliced strawberries. Top with remaining half and drizzle honey on top.