Comfort Food

Strawberry Shortcake Cornbread

Strawberry Shortcake Cornbread

Who needs biscuits? Our Sunday Supper cornbread makes a quick and delicious summer dessert.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: As directed on mix
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. warm water
  • 2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • ¼ cup sugar, or to taste

For the Shortcake

  • 1 package Love & Cornbread Sunday Supper Cornbread Mix, prepared according to package directions with 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, and ½ cup oil
  • Whipped cream

Directions

  1. Bake the cornbread according to the package directions and let cool slightly.
  2. Stir together the cornstarch and water. Combine with the strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Split a square of cornbread in half and top with the warm strawberries and whipped cream.

Variation: Try peaches with a splash of bourbon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or mixed berries tossed with orange liqueur and white chocolate chips. Vanilla extract and orange zest can be substituted for alcohol.

Reading next

chili and cornbread in cast iron skillet
maple syrup drizzled chocolate chip pancakes