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Strawberry Cookie Boats

Delightful Strawberry Cookie Boats for Summer Indulgence

These vibrant Strawberry Cookie Boats make for an irresistible summer dessert filled with creamy goodness and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie boats
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry powder or freeze-dried strawberries or red food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserve
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup shortbread cookie crumbs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, strawberry powder, and salt, and gradually mix into the creamed mixture.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cutting into boat shapes.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden, then let cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Beat together the mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth for the cream filling.
  7. Melt the strawberry jam with water to prepare a glaze, and allow to cool slightly.
  8. Fill the cooled cookie boats with cream, top with sliced strawberries, and brush with the strawberry glaze.
  9. Sprinkle shortbread crumb over the top, chill for up to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie boatCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 24 hours in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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