Summer Fruit Shortcakes

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These shortcakes are a delicious way to enjoy summer's fruits!!!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • ¼ cup 2% low-fat milk

  • 1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried

  • 4 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced

  • ½ pound cherries, pitted and halved

  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided

  • ¾ cup whipping cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture; pour in the buttermilk and milk, and mix just until the dough gathers together. Do not overwork. Cover the bowl, and allow dough to rest 10 to 15 minutes. Roll or pat the dough into 6 rounds, each about 3 inches in diameter. Place on prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Place on a rack and cool to room temperature.

  4. Meanwhile, combine the blueberries, apricots, and cherries in a bowl. Toss to blend and set aside.

  5. Beat the whipping cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Stir in 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Split the shortcakes in half and place the bottom halves on 6 serving plates. Spoon whipped cream over each half, top with fruit, and place a shortcake top on each. Dust tops with remaining 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387 Calories
20g Fat
48g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 292mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.