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Honey Lime Mixed Berry Shortcake

Ready in 80 minutes
Prep 45 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
24
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

Shortcake

  • 1 L all-purpose flour
  • 60 ml granulated sugar
  • 30 ml baking powder
  • 125 ml frozen salted butter
  • 300 ml 35% whipping cream
  • 125 ml honey
  • 3 eggs
  • 10 ml vanilla

Cream Layer

  • 500 ml 35% whipping cream
  • 75 ml each granulated sugar and honey
  • 10 ml grated lime zest
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice
  • pinch of salt

Berry Topping

  • 1 L mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and/or quartered strawberries)
  • 22 ml each lime juice and honey
  • 10 ml grated lime zest
  • 30 ml chopped fresh mint leaves
  • fresh mint leaves to garnish
This no fuss shortcake comes together easily dolloped with a generous topping of luscious honey lime cream and mixed sweet berries.

Instructions

Shortcake: ln a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and baking powder. Grate frozen butter into flour mixture. Work in with fingers for 1 minute.

In a medium bowl, whisk cream with honey, eggs, and vanilla. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until just combined. Turn dough onto prepared baking sheet and press into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden. Let cool completely on baking sheet.

Cream Layer: In the bowl of a stand mixture fitted with whip attachment, combine whipping cream, sugar, honey, lime zest, lime juice and salt. Whip on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, for up to 4 hours.

Berry Topping: In a large bowl, combine berries, lime juice, honey, lime zest and 2 tbsp (30 ml) mint.

Place cooled shortcake on a large serving platter and cut into 24 squares. Spread cream layer, and top with berry mixture. Garnish with additional mint leaves.

Tips
  • Can I bake the shortcake ahead of time?
Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    300 Calories
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Saturated fat
    10 g
  • Cholesterol
    75 mg
  • Sodium
    130 mg
  • Potassium
    225 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    35 g
  • Fibre
    2 g
  • Sugars
    17 g
  • Protein
    4 g

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