Griddled Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake

 It's National Strawberry Shortcake Day, and do I have a treat for you today!  If you thought a Twinkie was tasty by itself, imagine how insanely delicious it is after it has been lightly toasted in butter on a griddle?  Mr. Devilish Dish and I are fairly healthy eaters.  We try to eat mainly low-carb meals during the week, and I usually don't even eat much gluten.  But every once in a while, we go off the rails and when I say go off the rails I mean we get crazy creative and eat crap lol.  We had seen a similar recipe circulating on social media a while back and joked that it sounded delicious, but we were trying to behave so we had no plans to make it.  Then I saw a (probably fake) study that said, "Couples that do unhealthy activities together, like eating junk food, feel closer than those who choose healthier activities." So, for the sake of a successful marriage, we bought a package of Twinkies.  Mr. Devilish Dish simply placed them on his preheated Blackstone griddle, with a little bit of melted butter and let them brown about 1 minute per side.  The result is like a really good piece of sponge cake with an extra brown, caramelized crust.  The cream filling got hot and melty and was extra delicious topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.  This was such a fun twist on a traditional Strawberry Shortcake, and I might even make it tomorrow for Father's Day because it is so simple but fun! The only thing I can say about this is 1) Do not knock it until you try it and 2) This is definitely splurge-worthy for a rare little treat!

This spurge-worthy dessert was so fun 
to make and made such a fun variation
of a Strawberry Shortcake Dessert.

Just 3-ingredeints.  Well 4 if you count
the butter for the griddle.

Unwrap those Twinkies and 
slap them on a hot griddle.

Cook approximately 1-2 minutes per
side, or until they start to look golden and 
a little crispy like this.

I haven't had a Twinkie in years,
and boy was this worth it.

Look what a pretty little dessert it makes
and I think it looks gorgeous on these plates.

This is such a fun variation of a traditional
Strawberry Shortcake.  So worth it!

Who am I to argue with science lol...

GRIDDLED TWINKIE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

1/4 cup unsalted butter

4 Twinkies
1 small package fresh strawberries, sliced
fresh whipped cream (I always use my ISI Professional Whipped Cream Dispenser)

Preheat your outdoor griddle (or indoor griddle or cast-iron skillet) and add butter.  When butter is hot and melted, add Twinkies and grill approximately one minute on each side, or until they start to get golden in color and the edges get a little crispy.  To serve, place 2 griddled Twinkies on a plate and top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 4-8 minutes