Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Mixed Fruit Shortcakes Recipe

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by admin in Shortcakes

“Field editor Sue Ross of Casa Grande, Arizona shares this delightful downsized recipe that makes just two biscuit-like shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with whipped cream for an impressive dinner finale.”

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup mixed fresh berries
* 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines
* 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons shortening
* 3 tablespoons milk
* Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, combine the berries, peaches and 2 teaspoons sugar; set aside. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten into 2-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
2. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon fruit onto bottoms; replace tops. Garnish with whipped cream.

Tags: Dessert, Mixed Fruit Shortcakes