STRAWBERRY-ORANGE SHORTCAKE TART

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Baking the shortcake in a tart pan produces a sweet-and-sturdy base for the berries and whipped cream.

Provided by Melanie Campbell @RossCampbell

Categories     Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/4 cup(s) plain yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
3/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
6 tablespoon(s) cold butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup(s) buttermilk
1 tablespoon(s) orange marmalade
1 - (16-oz) container fresh strawberres, cut in half
1/2 cup(s) orange marmalade
2 cup(s) heavy cream
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
- garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Place first 6 ingredients (in order of ingredient list) in a food processor. Process for 20 seconds or until mixture resembles coarse sand. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Whisk together egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened and a dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times. Press dough on bottom and sides of a lightly greased 9-inch tart pan.
  • Bake at 425F for 20 to 22 minutes oruntil golden and firm to touch.
  • Microwave 1 Tbsp. marmalade at HIGH 10 seconds; brush over crust. Cool 45 minutes.
  • Stir together strawberries and 1/2 cup marmalade.
  • Beat heavy cream with 2 Tbsp. sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spoon onto cornmeal crust; top with strawberry mixture. Garnish, if desired.

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