Difficulty: Easy      Time: 5 to 10 minutes      Servings: 2 - 3

An easy alternative to the strawberry gelato cake. Slices of moist shortcake topped with savory strawberry gelato and whipped cream. What's not to like?

Garnish: Whipped cream, fresh strawberry cut into a flower (starting from the bottom of the strawberry and make thin cuts along the sides on a 45 degree angle. Depending on the size of the strawberry, make about 4 to 6 cuts to form the flower pedals (note: do not

Presentation: Cut the shortcake in slices, each about 1-1.5 inches thick. Assemble the shortcake slices, gelato, and whipped cream together to form your favorite presentation. Decorate the plate with a strawberry flower, and DIG IN!

Notes: You can also use Pannacotta Gelato-Italian Wedding Cake to substitute the whipped cream garnish. It adds a great color contrast in the presentation.