Strawberry Shortcakes with Black Pepper and Whipped Goat Cheese

Life's all about experimenting with new things right? This strawberry shortcake with black pepper and whipped goat cheese is a bit different than the norm, but it's absolutely delicious and has the perfect sweet and savory combination.

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Strawberry Shortcakes With Black Pepper And Whipped Goat Cheese

Ingredients:

2 cups sliced strawberries

1 tablespoon sugar

Freshly ground black pepper

1 cup flour (I've used both all-purpose and cake flour before; cake flour used here)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

1/3 cup heavy cream (you can use buttermilk, too)

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon heavy cream

Coarse sugar, such as turbinado (optional, for sprinkling on top)

3 ounces goat cheese

1 tablespoon sugar

3/4 cup heavy cream