PEACH-GINGER SHORTCAKES

Peach-Ginger Shortcakes image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sliced peeled peaches
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup whipping cream
4 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

In medium bowl, gently toss peaches, brown sugar and ground ginger until coated. Let stand 30 minutes or until syrupy.
Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the crystallized ginger, half-and-half and melted butter until soft dough forms. Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
In chilled medium bowl, beat sweetened whipped cream ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase speed to high and beat just until soft peaks form.
To serve, split warm shortcakes; place on dessert plates. Fill and top with peach mixture and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 69 g, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg