Sweet & Tart Shortcakes

[maltchaseal]

Hey foodies! Craving something sweet and tangy that'll blow your mind? Look no further than these easy-peasy shortcakes!
Let's get baking and satisfy those cravings!

Ingredients:

For the Shortcakes:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup milk or cream

For the Fruit Compote:

• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon or orange juice
• 1 tbsp water
• Whipped cream for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tbsp sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the milk until a shaggy dough forms. Don't overmix!
4. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
6. As the shortcakes bake, make the compote: In a saucepan, combine the berries, sugar, juice and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until juices release and mixture thickens slightly.
7. Once shortcakes are out of the oven, slice them in half horizontally. Top bottom halves with fruit compote and a dollop of whipped cream.
8. Place shortcake tops over whipped cream and get ready to dive into sweet-tart deliciousness!

Whip 'em up for a lazy Sunday breakfast treat or anytime those unstoppable cravings come calling!

 

[benzie]

Hey there! I think using a mix of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb for the filling in your shortcakes is a winning combination. It balances the flavors perfectly!

 

[ChocoJay]

These sweet & tart shortcakes look divine! Can't wait to indulge in these! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[rootme]

Wow, never thought about making a compote for shortcakes before! Thanks for the tip, gonna try it next time for sure.