Ruby Grapefruit And Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Ruby Grapefruit And Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups cake flour; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold butter; 1-1/3 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 cans (15 ounces each) grapefruit sections, drained; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cans (15 ounces each) grapefruit sections, drained
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

1
In a large bowl, combine the flours, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and ginger just until moistened.
2
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased
3
. Brush tops with cream; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Meanwhile, place grapefruit juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Add grapefruit; toss gently to coat.
5
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in ginger.
6
Split warm shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon filling over bottoms; replace tops and garnish with whipped cream.

1441

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups cake flour, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided, 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Ruby Grapefruit And Shortcakes 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.

Ruby Grapefruit And Shortcakes

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