Calling all foodies, dessert enthusiasts, and anyone with a sweet tooth! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we'll uncover the secrets behind creating the perfect shortcake with mascarpone and brandied apricots—a delightful dessert that combines the richness of mascarpone, the tanginess of brandied apricots, and the delicate crumbliness of shortcake. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, we'll guide you through the process of crafting this delectable treat, ensuring every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures.
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APRICOT NECTARINE SHORTCAKE WITH VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In the food processor combine the flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like grated Parmesan cheese. Add the cream and pulse until the mixture looks very crumbly but sticks together.
- Remove the blade from the processor and form craggy looking dough balls about the size of a small tennis ball. Put the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper. Sprinkle each ball with a little sugar. Bake in the preheated oven for about 11 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Add the butter to a saute pan and melt it over medium heat. Add the fruit and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the sugar and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl combine the cream and vanilla. Using a whisk or hand beater, beat the cream until it starts to thicken. Sprinkle in the sugar and beat until the cream is very light and fluffy and it holds soft peaks.
- Cut the shortcakes in half. Spoon a generous amount of the warm fruit filling on the bottoms of the shortcakes. Replace the top and garnish with the vanilla whipped cream.
SUMMER-FRUIT SHORTCAKE WITH MASCARPONE
Categories Cake Cheese Dessert Bake Raspberry Peach Plum Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Whisk buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract in medium bowl to blend; transfer 1 tablespoon mixture to small bowl and reserve for glaze. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl; add butter. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 3 minutes. Add buttermilk mixture and blend just until soft moist dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Using floured hands, gather dough into ball and knead gently for 6 turns. Transfer dough to ungreased baking sheet. Shape dough into 8-inch round. Brush top with reserved 1 tablespoon buttermilk mixture. Bake cake until top is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cake to rack and cool completely.
- Make filling:
- Toss plums, peaches, raspberries and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat mascarpone, whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl until firm peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cut off top 1/3 of cake. Using small knife and leaving 1/2-inch border at edge, cut out enough of cake bottom to form 1/2-inch-deep indentation. Spread half of mascarpone cream in indentation. Using slotted spoon, remove fruit from bowl; mound onto cream. Reserve fruit juices in bowl. Spread remaining mascarpone cream over fruit. Cover with top of cake. Refrigerate cake and reserved juices separately, at least 3 hours and up to 6 hours.
- Let cake stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut into wedges. Drizzle with reserved fruit juices and serve.
APRICOTS WITH MASCARPONE CREAM
Fresh ripe apricots stuffed with a slightly sweetened mascarpone cheese drizzled with a sweet honey balsamic sauce. You can use a piping bag for the cream to make this look extra fancy
Provided by Michelle Berger
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat the cream in a chilled bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beat in the sugar and set aside. In another bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese with an electric mixer until very soft; beat in the apricot nectar, vanilla extract, and cardamom. Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream.
- Place the apricot preserves and honey into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave oven until warm but not hot, about 30 seconds. Mix well and stir the balsamic vinegar into the honey mixture.
- Stuff each apricot half with a dollop of the mascarpone cream and place the filled apricot halves on a serving dish. Drizzle the fruit and plate with balsamic sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 23.2 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
ITALIAN-STYLE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Fast and easy, but very rich and delicious. Pretty in a clear glass trifle dish or individual parfait glasses.
Provided by PYEWACKET56
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set aside a few pretty strawberry slices for garnish; sprinkle remaining strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let stand for 10 minutes for juice to form.
- Mix mascarpone cheese and whipped topping together in a separate bowl. Place torn pieces of angel food cake into a trifle dish; spread strawberries and their juice on cake pieces and top with mascarpone mixture. Decorate with retained strawberry slices. Refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 224.9 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
WARM PEAR SHORTCAKES WITH BRANDIED CREAM
Categories Milk/Cream Dairy Fruit Dessert Bake Christmas Vegetarian Pear Brandy Eau de Vie Winter Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Sift both flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda into large bowl. Add butter. Rub in with fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk; stir to blend. Gather dough into ball.
- Gently knead dough on floured surface until dough holds together. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Using 3-inch-diameter star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out biscuits. Gather dough scraps, reroll and cut out additional biscuits, making total of 24. Arrange biscuits on 2 baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Brush tops of biscuits with egg. Bake until biscuits puff and are light golden, about 12 minutes. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in foil. Reheat foil-wrapped biscuits in 350°F. oven about 10 minutes before using.)
- Make pears:
- Toss pears with lemon juice in large bowl. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add pear mixture and sauté until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Remove pear mixture from heat. Add whipping cream and brown sugar, then pear brandy. Bring mixture to boil. Cook until pears are tender and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Divide pear mixture among 12 bowls. Top with warm biscuits and serve.
Tips:
- Use ripe, in-season apricots for the best flavor.
- If you don't have time to make the mascarpone, you can use whipped cream instead.
- If you don't have any brandy, you can use orange juice or water instead.
- You can also add a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream to the mascarpone for a richer flavor.
- Serve the shortcakes immediately, while the biscuits are still warm and the apricots are still slightly tart.
Conclusion:
This shortcake with mascarpone and brandied apricots is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tart apricots pair perfectly with the creamy mascarpone and fluffy biscuits, and the brandy adds a touch of sophistication. Whether you're serving it to guests or enjoying it yourself, this shortcake is sure to be a hit.
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