Fresh Cherry Shortcake - PantryLink Recipes

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh Bing cherries , pitted and halved
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 lemons , zested
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter , frozen
• 1/2 cup half-and-half , or more as needed, cold
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 1 large egg white , Optional
• 1 teaspoon white sugar , or to taste
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 6 Bings cherries with stems