STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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This is a great year-round dessert since strawberries can always be found in the market. Recipe is from my "New Dieters" cookbook -- 206 calories per serving. : )

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 c sliced fresh strawberries
2 Tbsp sugar
1 2/3 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
3 Tbsp margarine or butter
1 beaten egg
1/2 c buttermilk
nonstick cooking spray
2 c frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed or 1.3 ounce envelope whipped dessert topping mix
fresh strawberry fans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sliced strawberries and the 2 tbsp. sugar. Cover and let sit in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, 1 tbsp. sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and buttermilk. Add to flour mixture all at once, stirring until combined.
  • 3. Drop dough from a tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet, making 8 mounds.
  • 4. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 7 - 8 minutes or until golden. Trasfer shortcakes to a wire rack and cool about 10 minutes.
  • 5. Meanwhile, if using topping mix, prepare according to package directions using skim milk. To serve, cut shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon half of the strawberries and one-fourth of the whipped topping over bottom layers. Replace tops. Spoon remaining strawberries and topping onto each shortcake (or spoon strawberries around shortcake). If desired, garnish with a strawberry fan.

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