Mixed Berry Shortcake

17 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • Biscuits
  • 3 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1-1/2 stick (3/4 Cup) Cold Butter, Cut Into Pieces
  • 1-1/4 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract (optional)
  • Berries
  • 2 pints Mixed Berries And/or Sliced Strawberries
  • 1/3 cups Sugar
  • Zest And Juice Of 1 Small Orange
  • SWEET YOGURT CREAM
  • 1 package (7 Ounces) Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    BISCUITS
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. 3
    Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the bowl of a food processor (or a large bowl.) Add butter pieces and pulse until butter is completely cut into the flour mixture (or use a pastry cutter if using a bowl.) Add almond extract to buttermilk. While pulsing (or stirring) drizzle in the buttermilk until dough just comes together and is no longer crumbly.
  4. 4
    Drop in clumps on two baking sheets, then bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
  5. 5
    BERRIES
  6. 6
    Wash berries (slice strawberries if using) and place into a bowl. Sprinkle on 1/3 cup sugar, then add orange zest and juice. Stir gently, then set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to allow syrup to develop.
  7. 7
    CREAM
  8. 8
    In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip yogurt, cream, sugar, and brown sugar on high until stiff (note: It won't get quite as stiff as regular whipped cream.)
  9. 9
    TO SERVE
  10. 10
    To serve, lay one biscuit on a plate, top with syrupy fruit, then top with a good spoonful of cream.

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