Strawberry Rum Shortcake Recipe

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Written By Nadine Madrigal

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As the Texas spring sun paints the sky with warm hues and gentle breezes rustle through the blossoming landscapes, there's no better way to celebrate the season than indulging in a delicious Strawberry Rum Shortcake. 

Transform your dessert-making experience as you explore the underrated magic of a slow cooker, delicately weaving together the tantalizing flavors of strawberry, rum cream (how long does cream last?) liqueur, and shortcake. Once the alluring aroma fills the air and these mouthwatering treats have cooled, embrace your creative side by artistically adding the final touches to the strawberry shortcake jars. 

Served with a dash of love, this refreshingly unique and delectable dessert will become a Texas spring favorite for friends and family alike. So raise your spoons and toast the enchanting season of renewal and the remarkable Strawberry Rum Shortcake.

Main Ingredients

Fresh Strawberries

This tantalizing treat is not only unique and delicious but also celebrates the versatile and delightful strawberries, which is the show's star. 

There's an undeniable excitement in the air as spring blossoms in Texas. For many inhabitants, it's followed by one of their favorite times of the year – berry season. The vibrant town of Poteet, dubbed the Strawberry Capital of Texas, proudly hosts the arrival of the sweet, red gems as the first strawberries ripen. From late February until early May, residents and visitors alike revel in the joy and anticipation of hand-picking these luscious berries straight from the fields. As a result, Poteet's countryside comes alive with the scent of sun-kissed strawberries ready to be plucked and enjoyed in all their flavorful glory.

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This luscious fruit is the foundation of the Strawberry Rum Shortcake. Combined with the creamy Rum and light, fluffy shortcake, it transports you to a gastronomic paradise. 

KH Farm, in Poteet, Texas, offers fresh, locally-grown produce like strawberries and blackberries, which you can also pick on your own.

Rum Cream Liqueur

One of the main ingredients enhancing this luscious dessert is Rum Cream Liqueur, which lends richness and depth to the overall flavor. This versatile spirit is used in a Strawberry Rum Shortcake recipe. In addition, it is the base for many other mouthwatering cocktails, mudslides, hummingbirds, and cement mixers. 

Some may take pleasure in sipping rum cream over ice, while others might choose to stir up some sweetness by enjoying it in ice cream or a warm, comforting cup of coffee. Adding rum cream to your Strawberry Rum Shortcake will surely make your taste buds dance with delight!

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Pecans

As you sink your teeth into this decadent dessert, you'll discover the hidden gem of locally-grown Texas pecans, which add a rich, nutty dimension to the shortcake and lend a pleasant crunch that beautifully complements the moist and tender crumb. 

Infused with the distinct essence of rum cream liqueur, the strawberry filling exudes an air of sophistication and warmth, while the velvety smooth whipped cream frosting crowning this divine confection melts in your mouth. 

This sublime symphony of flavors results in a truly unforgettable dessert experience that you'll crave repeatedly. Don't just take our word for it - whip up a batch yourself and let the deliciousness of this Strawberry Rum Shortcake Recipe speak for itself!

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Sour Cream

What sets this cake apart is the addition of sour cream to the mix, ensuring a super moist and tender crumb. Every mouthful promises a delightful balance between a dense pound cake and a light, airy vanilla cake—the ultimate comfort treat for your taste buds. As you savor each morsel, the irresistible combination of rich buttery goodness and a hint of tang from the strawberry will make you return for more. 

A true symphony of flavors, this Strawberry Rum Shortcake is bound to leave a lingering impression on your tummy and your heart.

How to Make Strawberry Rum Shortcake Using a Slow Cooker

Imagine the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as you set out to create a delectable dessert using a slow cooker. 

Strawberry Rum Shortcake Recipe

You combine the dry ingredients – flour (how long does flour last?), sugar (how long does sugar last?), baking powder (how long does baking powder last?), salt, and baking soda (how long does baking soda last?) – in a sizable bowl while skillfully whisking them together. Next, cut in the butter until the blend resembles coarse crumbs to achieve that crumbly shortcake texture. 

Mix the rich flavors of egg, sour cream, and rum cream liqueur in a separate bowl, then pour the liquid into the flour mixture, stirring gently until moistened. Finally, spoon the batter into half-pint jars, seal them with a lid, and immerse them in a slow cooker surrounded by hot water. 

Bake for 1½ to 2 hours until your toothpick comes out clean from the center of your prepared shortcake.
Combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, rum cream liqueur, and lime zest for the topping—Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour. Remove jars from the slow cooker to wire racks to cool completely. 

In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; beat until soft peaks form.

Top shortcakes with strawberry mixture, whipped cream, and caramelized Texas pecans.

Strawberry Rum Shortcake

Shortcake Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/3 cup cold butter

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 3/4 cup sour cream

  • 3 tablespoons rum cream liqueur

    The best places to get these ingredients are from your local markets, but if you can’t find any nearby, you can easily order all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda online!

Topping Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups fresh strawberry, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons sugar divided 

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons rum cream liqueur

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 medium lime, thinly sliced, optional

  • 3 tbsp caramelized pecans

Instructions:

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg, sour cream, and rum cream liqueur in another bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir just until combined.

  2. Pour mixture into 6 greased half-pint jars. Center lids on jars and screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place the jars in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker; add enough hot water to reach halfway up the jars, about 5 cups. 

  3. Cook, covered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

  4. Meanwhile, combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, rum cream liqueur, and lime zest for the topping—Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour. 

  5. Remove jars from the slow cooker to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; beat until soft peaks form.

  6. Top shortcakes with strawberry mixture, whipped cream, and caramelized Texas pecans.

    If you can’t find these items in your local markets, you can order whisks, mixing bowls, and half-pint jars online!

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Author: Nadine Madrigal
Pineapple Rum Shortcake Recipe

Pineapple Rum Shortcake Recipe

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 2 MinTotal time: 32 Min
As the Texas spring sun paints the sky with warm hues and gentle breezes rustle through the blossoming landscapes, there's no better way to celebrate the season than indulging in a scrumptious Pineapple Rum Shortcake.

Ingredients

Shortcake
  • 1- 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup cold butter
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons rum cream liqueur
Topping
  • 1- 1/2 cups fresh strawberry, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons rum cream liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 medium lime, thinly sliced, optional
  • 3 tbsp caramelized pecans

Instructions

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg, sour cream, and rum cream liqueur in another bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir just until combined.
  2. Pour mixture into 6 greased half-pint jars. Center lids on jars and screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place the jars in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker; add enough hot water to reach halfway up the jars, about 5 cups.
  3. Cook, covered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Meanwhile, combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, rum cream liqueur, and lime zest for the topping—Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour.
  5. Remove jars from the slow cooker to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; beat until soft peaks form.
  6. Top shortcakes with strawberry mixture, whipped cream, and caramelized Texas pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

387.98

Fat

27.57 g

Sat. Fat

14.53 g

Carbs

27.2 g

Fiber

1.32 g

Net carbs

25.86 g

Sugar

16.93 g

Protein

4.12 g

Sodium

418.06 mg

Cholesterol

97.48 mg

Percentages are based on a diet of 2000 calories a day.

 
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