Name: Strawberry Pound Shortcake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 sticks unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons shortening; 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature); 3 cups granulated sugar; 6 large eggs (at room temperature); 3 cups sifted cake flour; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cup heavy cream; 6 teaspoons cold water; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 1 1/2- 2 pints fresh strawberries-stemmed and sliced