Name: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 Shortcakes
Ingredients: For the Shortcakes:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons VERY cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into tiny pieces; 1 cups VERY COLD heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; For the Hot Fudge Sauce:; 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (1/2 stick), cut into pieces; 1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Premium Chocolate Baking Chips; 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Strawberries:; 2 pounds fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and quartered; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon); 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Whipped Cream:; 2 cups VERY cold heavy whipping cream; 1-2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Garnish:; Fresh mint leaves; Ghirardelli Valentine's Day Impressions Chocolates