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Toss the berries with the honey.
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Set aside.
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Mix mascarpone, whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl until firm peaks form.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
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For the buttermilk biscuits:.
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Preheat oven to 350F
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Have all ingredients well chilled.
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Place all dry ingredients and shortening in bowl of an electric mixer with paddle attachment.
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Mix until crumbly, then add buttermilk and mix just until dough comes together.
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Gently roll out dough to 3/4-inch thickness and cut with round cutter.
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Glaze with egg wash or milk and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Split the biscuits in half horizontally.
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Spoon the berries over the bottom half of each biscuit.
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Be sure to pour some of the honey over each biscuit as well.
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Spoon the mascarpone cream over the berries and finish by placing the top half of each biscuit on the cream.
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Garnish with powered sugar and mint.