Mixed Berry Shortcake Recipe

Name: Mixed Berry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2-3/4 cups fat-free milk; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons cold butter; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 4 cups fresh blueberries; 8 whole strawberries, halved; 1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2-3/4 cups fat-free milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
2/3 cup buttermilk
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
4 cups fresh blueberries
8 whole strawberries, halved
1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

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.
2
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 400u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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.

1084

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2-3/4 cups fat-free milk, 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Mixed Berry Shortcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mixed Berry Shortcake

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