Dark Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes with Amaretto Cream

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

milk

1/3 cup

dark chocolate chips ((or semi-sweet))

1 tsp

vanilla

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

sugar

1/3 cup

dark unsweetened cocoa powder ((or original))

1 tbsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 cup

unsalted cold butter (chopped)

Cream:

8 oz

cream cheese (softened)

1 3.4 ounce package

instant vanilla pudding mix

1/4 cup

Amaretto ((or substitute other liqueur or milk))

1 1/2 cups

milk

8 oz

defrosted frozen whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream

4 cups

sliced strawberries

Garnish (optional): whipped topping/cream & strawberries