Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Shortcakes with Rose Whipped Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender shortcakes layered with fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate and topped with fragrant rose-infused whipped cream, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s dessert. This French-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 French cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups (hulled and halved) fresh strawberries
4 oz dark chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp rose water
2 tbsp powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until combined. Cut in 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 2: Stir in 2/3 cup whole milk gently until just combined; do not overmix. Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut out 6 shortcakes. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden on top.
Step 3: While shortcakes bake, melt 4 oz dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and glossy.
Step 4: Dip halved 2 cups fresh strawberries halfway into the melted chocolate, place on parchment paper, and refrigerate to set for at least 15 minutes.
Step 5: For the rose whipped cream, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp rose water and 2 tbsp powdered sugar using a hand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Step 6: To assemble, slice each shortcake in half horizontally, layer the bottom with chocolate-dipped strawberries, dollop with rose whipped cream, and cap with the top half of the shortcake. Serve immediately.