COCONUT CRANBERRY SHORTCAKES

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Our twist on strawberry shortcake features a tender coconut-flavored cake and a slightly tart cranberry sauce. It's a lovely dessert for the Christmas season-or anytime! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups coconut milk
TOPPING:
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup cranberry juice
Whipped cream, sweetened shredded coconut and fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in coconut milk just until moistened. , Drop by 1/3 cupfuls 1 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned., For topping, in a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, coconut milk and cranberry juice. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. , Just before serving, cut shortcakes in half horizontally. Place bottoms on dessert plates; top with half of cranberry mixture. Add tops and remaining cranberry mixture. Garnish with whipped cream, coconut and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 14g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Prava Magar
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These shortcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I highly recommend them!


YK Rahim
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I would not recommend these shortcakes to anyone.


Donna Delauder
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These shortcakes were a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry.


Caylin Rothmann
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I'm not sure I would make these shortcakes again. They were good, but not great.


Sara Sy
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These shortcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Ogundiran Kaosarat
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I love the way the coconut and cranberry flavors complement each other in these shortcakes.


Sapna Mgrg
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These shortcakes are so light and fluffy, they practically melt in your mouth.


nkululeko masilela
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I made these shortcakes for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes!


Andrei Almeda
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These shortcakes were the perfect way to end my holiday meal.


Salma Ahmed
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I'm not a fan of coconut, but I still enjoyed these shortcakes. The cranberry flavor really shines through.


StwGiveaway
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These shortcakes were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Bad Grils
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I wouldn't make these shortcakes again.


Numan Chaudhary
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These shortcakes were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Byaese Kilembwe
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the shortcakes turned out great in the end.


Hammad Akhtar Akhtar
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These shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Mekonnen Tefera
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I love the way the coconut and cranberry flavors work together in these shortcakes.


Mian Asad
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These shortcakes are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Francis Adu
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I've made these shortcakes twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut and cranberry flavors complement each other so well.


Amr Mousa
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These coconut cranberry shortcakes were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and tart flavors was perfect, and the shortcakes were so light and fluffy.