Description
Sensational bacon strawberry shortcake burger merges sweet and savory in a mouthwatering culinary adventure. Crispy bacon, fresh strawberries, and buttery shortcake create an irresistible combination that will delight your taste buds and surprise dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Shortcake Buns:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) heavy cream
- Heavy cream (extra for brushing)
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup (120 ml) whipped cream (lightly sweetened)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Craft the shortcake biscuits by heating the oven to 400F (200C) and preparing a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate cold butter by crumbling it into the mixture until it resembles rough, sandy texture.
- Gently fold heavy cream into the dough, stirring minimally until ingredients just integrate.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface, pat down to approximately one-inch thickness, and cut into circular shapes using a biscuit cutter.
- Position dough rounds on the prepared baking sheet, delicately brush tops with additional cream, and bake for 12-15 minutes until achieving a golden-brown complexion.
- Allow shortcake biscuits to cool completely while preparing the meat component.
- Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then form into four equal burger patties.
- Cook patties in a hot skillet or grill, maintaining medium-high heat, for roughly 3-4 minutes per side until reaching desired internal temperature.
- Carefully slice cooled shortcake biscuits horizontally to create burger foundations.
- Layer each biscuit base with a cooked burger patty, followed by crisp bacon slice and freshly sliced strawberries.
- Crown the construction with a generous dollop of whipped cream and optional maple syrup drizzle.
- Complete the burger by placing the top biscuit half, creating a harmonious sweet-savory masterpiece.
- Plate immediately alongside sweet potato fries or a crisp mixed greens salad for a complementary dining experience.
Notes
- Butter Technique: Ensure the butter is ice-cold and cut into small cubes for the most flaky, tender shortcake buns that practically melt in your mouth.
- Patty Perfection: Avoid overworking the ground beef when forming patties to keep the meat tender and prevent tough, dense burgers.
- Strawberry Swap: For a lighter version, replace whipped cream with Greek yogurt or use fresh dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream for a vegan-friendly twist.
- Flavor Boost: Consider adding a sprinkle of fresh basil or mint to the strawberries for an unexpected herbal note that complements the sweet and savory elements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg