MIXED FRUIT SHORTCAKES

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This delightful downsized recipe makes just two biscuitlike shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with whipped cream for an impressive dinner finale. -Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup mixed fresh berries
1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines
4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons 2% milk
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the berries, peaches and 2 teaspoons sugar; set aside. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by lightly packed 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Gently flatten into 2-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon fruit onto bottoms; spread whipped cream over fruit or on the shortcake tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.