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Almond and Mixed-Berry Shortcakes Recipe

Almond and Mixed-Berry Shortcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large egg, separated
5 tbsp plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 7-oz log almond paste,* cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
6 tbsp (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2/3 cup chilled buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups halved hulled strawberries
1 1/2- pint container blackberries
1 1/2- pint container blueberries
1 1/2- pint container raspberries
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup red currant preserves
lightly sweetened whipped cream

Directions:

Position rack just above center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Whisk egg white and 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl to blend. Mix in almonds.
Blend 1/2 cup sugar and almond paste in processor until fine meal forms. Add flour, baking powder, lemon peel, salt, and ginger; blend 5 seconds. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until coarse meal forms; transfer to large bowl. Whisk egg yolk, buttermilk, and vanilla in small bowl. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients, tossing until moist clumps form. Using floured hands, gather dough together.
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces; roll each into 2-inch ball. Place balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 to 3 inches apart. Gently press top of each ball to flatten slightly. Divide almond topping (including egg white) among biscuits; spread to cover. Bake biscuits until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 26 minutes (biscuits will spread). Cool on sheet 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.)
Combine berries, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Stir in preserves. Let stand until juices form, at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Cut biscuits horizontally in half. Place bottoms on plates. Top with berry mixture, cream, and biscuit tops.
*Available in specialty foods stores and in the baking products section of most supermarkets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	907.1 Kcal (3798 kJ)
Calories from fat	675.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	75.01g	115%
Cholesterol	207.72mg	69%
Sodium	189.69mg	8%
Potassium	400.68mg	9%
Total Carbs	55.22g	18%
Sugars	21.91g	88%
Dietary Fiber	2.7g	11%
Protein	7.7g	15%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	28%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	161.6mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	409.69 Kcal (1715 kJ)
Calories from fat	304.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.88g	115%
Cholesterol	93.82mg	69%
Sodium	85.67mg	8%
Potassium	180.97mg	9%
Total Carbs	24.94g	18%
Sugars	9.89g	88%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	11%
Protein	3.48g	15%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	28%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	73mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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