Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Peach Shortcakes 4.3 (3) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 Serve this dessert in the height of summer, when peaches are fresh and juicy. Ingredients 4 ripe peaches 1 tablespoon kirsch or peach schnapps (optional) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling tops 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 tablespoons dark-brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for sheet 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk, plus more for brushing tops 1 cup heavy cream, for whipping ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice peaches; sprinkle with kirsch or schnapps, if desired, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the rest of the dry ingredients. Add butter; process with on-off pulses until mixture resembles coarse meal. While pulsing, slowly add enough cream or milk until dough just comes together. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured board, and knead once or twice. Pat into a 3/4-inch-thick square. Trim edges, and cut into four squares. Brush with additional cream or milk; sprinkle with sugar. Place on a lightly buttered baking sheet; bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer cakes to a wire rack, and allow to cool slightly. Meanwhile, whip the cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form; set aside. Split cakes horizontally. Place bottom halves on dessert plates, and top with peaches and vanilla whipped cream. Cover with top halves of shortcakes, and serve. Cook's Notes Blanch the peaches in boiling water to remove the skins, if you like. Rate it Print