Sweetheart Shortcakes For 2

2 Servings

1/4 c buttermilk blend
2 c flour
3 T sugar
3 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cream of tartar
3 T butter, cold
2 T shortening, cold
2/3 c water mixed with 1/2 tsp vanilla
cherry pie filling
ganache filling
cocoa whipped cream
**ganache filling**
1/2 c saco chocolate chips
1/4 c sweetened condensed milk
1 t milk (up to 3) to thin
**cocoa whipped cream**
1/2 pt whipping cream
1 T saco cocoa
2/3 c powdered sugar
1/2 t vanilla

For shortcakes, blend all ingredients (dry ones) in food processor.
Add butter and shortening. Pulse till mixture resembles corn meal.
Add water. Pulse to form dough. Knead a few times on floured board. Pat into a 1/2" thick round. Cut 3 hearts.
Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 450 for 15 to 20 minutes. Split while warm. Spread bottom split with Ganache. Top with cherry pie filling.
Place shortcake top on top. Drizzle with Ganache.
Add a dollop of whipped cream. Give your sweetheart and yourself a fork and enjoy.

Ganache Filling:
Mix all ingredients.

Cocoa Whipped Cream: Whip cream. Combine sugar and cocoa. Beat into cream with vanilla.

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