Saturday, May 28, 2011

Berry Shortcake

16 oz strawberries, halved
12 oz blueberries
6 oz raspberries
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 tbsp Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups heavy cream

1. Heat oven to 425F. Toss berries, zest, orange liqueur, and 1/4 cup sugar. Let sit for 30 min, tossing occassionally.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in 1 1/2 cup heavy cream using a fork.

3. Drop 8 large mounds of dough onto greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar. Bake 15-18 min. Cool.

4. Beat 1 cup cream and remaining sugar until peaks form.

5. Slice biscuits in half. Layer bottom half with berry mixture and whipped cream. Top with second half of biscuit.

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