ORANGE-ALMOND SHORTCAKES WITH CRANBERRY PARFAIT
Provided by Selma Brown Morrow
Categories Cake Fruit Juice Egg Dessert Bake Hanukkah Kid-Friendly Cranberry Orange Almond Winter Kosher Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For parfait:
- Bring cranberries and cranberry concentrate to simmer in medium saucepan. Cover; cook over medium-low heat until berries are very tender, about 12 minutes. Cool; puree in blender until smooth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
- Combine egg yolks, sugar, orange juice, corn syrup, and vodka in large metal bowl. Place over saucepan of boiling water. Using electric mixer, beat until thick and billowy and instant-read thermometer registers 140°F for 3 minutes, about 7 minutes total. Remove bowl from over water. Beat mixture 2 minutes. Add 1 cup cranberry puree; beat until mixture is cool, about 5 minutes. Cover; freeze until firm, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead; keep frozen. Chill remaining puree.
- For biscuits:
- Set rack in top third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Whisk egg white and 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl. Add almonds;toss to coat.
- Grind 1/2 cup sugar and almond paste in processor to fine meal. Add flour and next 4 ingredients; blend 5 seconds. Add shortening; blend until coarse meal forms. Transfer to large bowl. Whisk egg yolk and orange juice in small bowl; add to dry ingredients, tossing until clumps form. Gather dough into 10-inch-long log. Cut crosswise into 10 pieces. Shape each into 2 1/4-inch round, about 1 inch thick. Place on sheet. Spoon almonds over biscuits (some egg white will be left over).
- Bake biscuits until golden and tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 25 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool.
- Swirl 1 cup remaining cranberry puree into cream topping (in about 5 turns; do not overmix) for ribboned look. Halve biscuits horizontally. Let cranberry parfait soften slightly at room temperature 10 minutes before assembling shortcakes. Mound parfait onto biscuit bottoms; cover with tops. Mound cream-cranberry mixture alongside.
- *Almond paste is available in the baking aisle of supermarkets and specialty foods stores.
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Ayten Osama
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but these shortcakes were actually really good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cranberry parfait was also very good.
bk flo
[email protected]These shortcakes were easy to make and they tasted great! The orange glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cranberry parfait was perfect.
Brooke Burns B
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shortcakes turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the orange glaze was delicious. The cranberry parfait was also very good, but I think I would have preferred a different type of fruit.
Megs Fales
[email protected]These shortcakes were amazing! The orange glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cranberry parfait was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Johnny “JT” Tucker
[email protected]These shortcakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but the cranberry parfait was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make some adjustments to the shortcakes.
Svein Nillsen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but these shortcakes were actually really good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cranberry parfait was also very good.
Nur Emon
[email protected]These shortcakes were easy to make and they tasted great! The orange glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cranberry parfait was perfect.
Adil Raza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shortcakes turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the orange glaze was delicious. The cranberry parfait was also very good, but I think I would have preferred a different type of fruit.
Lil_fox
[email protected]These shortcakes were amazing! The orange glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cranberry parfait was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Sohail Ranjha
[email protected]The orange almond shortcakes were a bit dry, but the cranberry parfait was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make some adjustments to the shortcakes.
Ahmed Hussen
[email protected]I made these shortcakes for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.
MD Hasanur Rahman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The shortcakes were light and flavorful, and the cranberry parfait was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
emily mejia
[email protected]These orange almond shortcakes with cranberry parfait were a delightful treat! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The shortcakes were fluffy and moist, the orange glaze was tangy and sweet, and the cranberry parfait was creamy and t