Triple Berry Shortcake

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1st Place

1st Place and $100 went to Triple Berry Shortcake submitted by Diane from Ludington, MI. 

This recipe is uniquely simple yet colorful and packed with flavor.  We especially enjoyed the orange zest in the shortcakes–Nice touch Diane! 

 TRIPLE BERRY SHORTCAKE

One package Sturdiwheat shortcake mix

One orange

1 cup each: raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup brown sugar

 

Prepare shortcake as directed on package, adding grated zest of one orange and make into six shortcakes. Allow shortcakes to cool to room temperature.

Place berries plus juice of one orange into a bowl and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Whip heavy cream with sour cream until soft peaks form, gradually adding brown sugar.

To serve:

Split shortcakes and place on individual plates. Reserve a few berries for the top, and divide the rest onto the bottom half of the shortcakes. Spoon on half the cream, place tops on shortcakes and spoon on remaining cream. Garnish with remaining berries.

Serve at once.

Serves 6

Several other mouth watering recipes were enjoyed yesterday during the contest and we wanted to include 5 honorable mentions:

Morir Sonando Shortcake (“To Die While Dreaming”)

Submitted by Jessie in Galmouth, ME

 

Mango Madness Shortcake

Submitted by Jennifer

 

Grilled Fruit Shortcake

Submitted by Stephanie

 

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Submitted by Shelly in Hermiston, OR