Mixed Berry Shortcake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
This strawberry blueberry shortcake recipe looks so pretty served in parfait glasses. Sweet berries and a cool custard sauce are layered between tender cubes of homemade shortcake. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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2-3/4 cups fat-free milk
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2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons cold butter
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2/3 cup buttermilk
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4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
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4 cups fresh blueberries
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8 whole strawberries, halved
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1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Directions
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1.
In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a bowl; press a piece of plastic wrap on top of custard. Refrigerate.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms. Pat gently into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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3.
Cut shortcake into 3/4-in. cubes. In parfait glasses, alternate layers of shortcake, custard, sliced strawberries and blueberries. Garnish with halved strawberries and a dollop of whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 417 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.
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