STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE SHORTCAKES RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Dash salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup crushed strawberries
• 1 drop red food coloring, optional
• 2 individual round sponge cakes
• 2/3 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/3 cup whipped topping
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, optional

DIRECTIONS

• 1.In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and crushed strawberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add food coloring if desired.

  2.Place sponge cakes on a serving plate. Top with strawberry sauce, sliced strawberries, whipped topping and chocolate syrup if desired. 

  Yield: 2 servings.