Poppy Seed Orange Shortcake With Mixed Berry Sauce Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 c. flour, sifted
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1Â 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
- 1 pch salt
- Â Â grated zest of one orange
- 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
- 1/3 c. cool butter
- 1/8 c. fresh orange juice
- 1/2 c. lowfat milk
- 1/4 c. 35% cream
- Â Â Mixed Berry Sauce
- 1Â 1/2 c. mixed frzn berries
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 x juice of one lemon
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- Â Â Flavoured Whipped Cream
- 1 c. 35% cream
- 1 Tbsp. Grand Marnier liqueur
Directions
- Combine sifted flour, sugar, baking pwdr and salt in a bowl. Add in orange zest and poppy seeds.
- Cut in cool butter till mix resembles coarse meal.
- Combine orange juice, lowfat milk, and cream. Add in liquid gradually to dry ingredients. Mix till dough just comes together.
- Roll dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut into 21/2-inch rounds.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place shortcakes onto baking sheet and freeze. If you wish to leave these in the freezer for a later date, wrap the cakes in 2 layers of plastic wrap and keep in freezer. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 to 30 min straight from the freezer.
- Mixed Berry Sauce:Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 min till cornstarch cooks out.
- Flavoured Whipped Cream:Whip cream with Grand Marnier. Spoon berry sauce over shortcakes and top with flavoured whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 145g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 356 | |
| Calories from Fat 140 | 39% |
| Total Fat 15.96g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 9.57g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium 162mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 48.85g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 21.29g | 14% |
| Protein 5.42g | 9% |
