How To Make Fruit Custard Shortcake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (for custard)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed fresh fruits (such as berries, kiwi, and mango), diced
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the milk and mix until the dough comes together.
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Press the dough into a greased 9-inch round baking pan. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.
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In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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Once the shortcake and custard are cooled, spread the custard evenly over the shortcake base.
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Arrange the diced fruits on top of the custard.
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Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious fruit custard shortcake!
Nutrition
- Calories : 270kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 94mg
- Sodium : 220mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 15g
- Protein : 4g
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