Star Spangled Shortcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Stir in milk with fork until mixture forms a ball.
5. 5
   Knead dough 5 times on lightly floured surface until smooth.
6. 6
   Roll out to 9x6-inch rectangle, 1/2-inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut out 6 shortcakes with 3-inch star-shaped cutter.
8. 8
   Place onto ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.
9. 9
   Bake 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. 10
    Cool slightly; split in half.
11. 11
    Combine strawberries, blueberries and 1 tablespoon sugar in bowl; set aside.
12. 12
    Beat whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in another bowl until stiff peaks form.
13. 13
    Gently stir orange-flavored liqueur into whipped cream.
14. 14
    Place bottom of shortcake on individual dessert plate; top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream and 1/3 cup fruit.
15. 15
    Top with remaining half of shortcake; dollop with whipped cream.
16. 16
    Garnish with star fruit slice.
17. 17
    Repeat with remaining shortcakes and fruit.