Lemon-Berry Shortcakes

Name: Lemon-Berry Shortcakes
Prep time: 32 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 414 milliliters low-fat baking mix (such as Bisquick Heart Smart); 355 milliliters fresh blueberries; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps grated fresh lemon rind; 79 milliliters 1% low-fat milk; 59 milliliters blueberry preserves or jam; 355 milliliters fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered; 59 milliliters sugar; 1 Tbsp water; 5 Tbsps frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed and divided

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Lemon-Berry Shortcakes a try. One serving contains 282 calories, 5g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 5. Head to the store and pick up whipped topping, lemon rind, water, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 32 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 42

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Oven

Combine sugar and lemon rind in a small bowl; set aside.

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Lemon Peel

Sugar

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Bowl

Place preserves and water in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until preserves melt. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar mixture, lemon juice, and berries. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves.

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Lemon Juice

Preserves

Berries

Sugar

Water

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Frying Pan

Lightly spoon baking mix into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

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Baking Mix

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Measuring Cup

Knife

Combine baking mix, milk, and remaining sugar mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moist.

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Baking Mix

Sugar

Milk

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; pat dough to a 1/2-inch thickness.

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Dough

Cut dough with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

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Biscuits

Dough

Place biscuits on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

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Cooking Spray

Biscuits

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Baking Sheet

Bake at 425 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Split shortcakes in half; spoon berries evenly over bottom halves of shortcakes. Dollop each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping, and top with remaining halves.

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Whipped Topping