Shortcake with Mascarpone and Brandied Apricots

Shortcake with Mascarpone and Brandied Apricots
This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 580 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up slivered almonds, individual dessert sponge cakes, salt, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese to loosen.
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2
Add half of a container of whipped topping, almond extract, salt and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
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3
Fill each sponge cake with cheese mixture. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine reserved apricot syrup and brandy, reduce until thick.
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4
Add apricot halves. Spoon apricot mixture over each sponge cake.
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5
Garnish with remaining whipped topping and toasted almond slivers.
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NOTE: If sponge cakes are not available, use sliced pound cake.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings6
Health Score2
Dish TypesSide Dish
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