Mixed Berry Shortcake

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This strawberry blueberry shortcake recipe looks so pretty served in parfait glasses. Sweet berries and a cool custard sauce are layered between tender cubes of homemade shortcake. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2-3/4 cups fat-free milk
  • 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 8 whole strawberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions

  1. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a bowl; press a piece of plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms. Pat gently into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. Cut shortcake into 3/4-in. cubes. In parfait glasses, alternate layers of shortcake, custard, sliced strawberries and blueberries. Garnish with halved strawberries and a dollop of whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 417 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.

This strawberry blueberry shortcake recipe looks so pretty served in parfait glasses. Sweet berries and a cool custard sauce are layered between tender cubes of homemade shortcake. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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