Strawberry, Mint and Thyme Shortcake (Anne Thornton) Recipe

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Strawberry, Mint and Thyme Shortcake (Anne Thornton)
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
776
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. For the biscuits: Pulse the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in the food processor, about 5 seconds. Add the cold butter cubes. Using on/off turns, process until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. In a liquid measure, combine the heavy cream and orange zest. Add the heavy cream-orange mixture to the dry ingredients in the processor and pulse just until moist clumps form. Gather the dough into a ball (with floured hands if the dough is sticky). Gently knead 5 turns on a floured surface. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 3/4 inch-thick. Using a 3-inch diameter biscuit cutter, cut out 3 rounds. Cook's Note: To prevent the dough from sticking to the biscuit cutter, dip the edge of the cutter in flour before cutting out the biscuits.
  4. Gather the dough scraps and reroll as needed to make 3 more 3-inch rounds.
  5. Arrange the rounds on the prepared sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons cream and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake the biscuits until pale golden and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. (Biscuits can be made 2 hours ahead.)
  6. For the berries and cream: Combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, mint, thyme and orange zest in a medium bowl. Stir to blend. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cook's Note: For a spirited, adult-friendly version, add a splash of orange liqueur, like Grand Marnier, to the berry mix.
  7. For the whipped cream: Combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract and sugar in a food processor or a large bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.
  8. For assembly: Cut the biscuits in half horizontally. Place 1 biscuit bottom in each of 6 bowls. Top each with 1 cup berry mixture, 3 heaping tablespoons whipped cream and then cover with the top portion of the biscuit. Add another dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Go for it!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 776.28 Kcal (3250 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.28g 50%
Cholesterol 102.14mg 34%
Sodium 127.94mg 5%
Potassium 636.7mg 14%
Total Carbs 122.6g 41%
Sugars 85.77g 343%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Protein 7.53g 15%
Vitamin C 118.2mg 197%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 18mg 100%
Calcium 191.5mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.54 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.88g 50%
Cholesterol 24.94mg 34%
Sodium 31.24mg 5%
Potassium 155.46mg 14%
Total Carbs 29.94g 41%
Sugars 20.94g 343%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 28%
Protein 1.84g 15%
Vitamin C 28.9mg 197%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 4.4mg 100%
Calcium 46.8mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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