Ingredients

  • About 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • About 6 tbsp. sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into chunks, plus about 1 tbsp. melted
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 cups blackberries and/or raspberries
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Slightly sweetened softly whipped cream

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In the bowl of a food processor, combine 3 cups flour, 3 tbsp. sugar, baking powder, and salt; whirl until blended. Add 1/2 cup butter and pulse until fine crumbs form. Add cream and pulse just until dough comes together when you squeeze a clump.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and press to flatten slightly. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, then knead until incorporated, 6 to 8 turns. Pat dough out to 1 1/4 in. thickness. With a 2 3/4-in. round cutter, cut out shortcakes; gather dough and pat out again as needed to cut all 6 cakes, dusting surface with more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Set shortcakes slightly apart on a baking sheet, brush tops with melted butter, and sprinkle generously with sugar.
  • Bake shortcakes until golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, gently mix 3 tbsp. sugar, berries, and mint.
  • With a serrated knife, carefully slice shortcakes in half horizontally. Set bottoms on plates and top with berry mixture, dark chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. Set tops in place.
  • Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.