Valentine Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Valentine Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided; SHORTCAKE:; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons cold butter; 1/3 cup buttermilk

Succulent strawberries star in this festive finale even Cupid would crave. The juicy berries mingle with a creamy yogurt sauce that's sandwiched between heart-shaped shortcake halves. It's sweet to eat and loaded with love...not calories!

Ingredients

1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
SHORTCAKE:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup buttermilk

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, confectioners' sugar and extract. In a small bowl, mash 1/2 cup strawberries; stir into yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
In another bowl, combine the flours, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms (dough will be sticky). On a floured surface, gently knead dough 10 times. Gently pat or roll into a 1/2-in.-thick circle. Cut out two heart shapes with a 3-1/2-in. cutter.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly. To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates; spread with yogurt mixture. Top with remaining strawberries and shortcake tops.