Orange-Almond Shortcakes with Cranberry Parfait

Orange-Almond Shortcakes with Cranberry Parfait
Orange-Almond Shortcakes with Cranberry Parfait is a dairy free dessert. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 618 calories, 11g of protein, and 26g of fat. Head to the store and pick up egg yolks, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, baking powder, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
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.
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Combine egg yolks, sugar, orange juice, corn syrup, and vodka in large metal bowl.
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3
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.
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Remove bowl from over water. Beat mixture 2 minutes.
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5
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.
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Set rack in top third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
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Whisk egg white and 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl.
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Add almonds;toss to coat.
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Grind 1/2 cup sugar and almond paste in processor to fine meal.
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Add flour and next 4 ingredients; blend 5 seconds.
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Add shortening; blend until coarse meal forms.
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Transfer to large bowl.
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Whisk egg yolk and orange juice in small bowl; add to dry ingredients, tossing until clumps form. Gather dough into 10-inch-long log.
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Cut crosswise into 10 pieces. Shape each into 2 1/4-inch round, about 1 inch thick.
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Place on sheet. Spoon almonds over biscuits (some egg white will be left over).
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Bake biscuits until golden and tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 25 minutes.
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12
Transfer to rack; cool.
13
Swirl 1 cup remaining cranberry puree into cream topping (in about 5 turns; do not overmix) for ribboned look. Halve biscuits horizontally.
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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.
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*Almond paste is available in the baking aisle of supermarkets and specialty foods stores.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score8
Dish TypesSide Dish
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