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Mixed Berry Shortcakes 2 lbs . fresh strawberries , sliced ( about 6 c . total ) 2 containers ( 6 oz . each ) fresh blueberries ( about 2-1 / 2 c . total ) 7 tbsp . granulated sugar , divided Nonstick cooking spray 2 c . all-purpose flour 1 tbsp . baking powder 1 / 2 tsp . salt 1 / 4 c . cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces 2 / 3 c . low-fat milk 1 / 4 c . low-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream Sparkling sugar ( optional ) 3 c . light vanilla Dreyer ’ s or Edy ’ s slow churned light ice cream
In large bowl , combine strawberries , blueberries and three tablespoons granulated sugar ; stir gently . Let stand , stirring occasionally , for 30 minutes . Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit . Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray . In large bowl , whisk flour , remaining granulated sugar , baking powder and salt ;
Better with Berries When dinner settles , end your gathering on a high note with Mixed Berry Shortcakes . These palatepleasing pastries combine sweet strawberries and blueberries , fluffy biscuits and a dollop of ice cream .
cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs . Add milk and yogurt ; stir just until moist dough forms . Turn dough onto floured work surface . With floured hands , knead six to eight times until dough is smooth . With rolling pin , roll dough into nine- by six-inch rectangle , or about 1 / 2-inch thick . Cut into six 2-1 / 2- inch circles . Transfer to prepared baking sheet . Sprinkle with sparkling sugar . Bake 10 to 12 minutes , or just until golden . Transfer biscuits to individual plates ; split open . Top each with about one cup berry mixture and 1 / 2 cup vanilla ice cream . Recipe courtesy of Nestlé . For more delicious dessert ideas , visit nestleusa . com / nestle-kitchens .
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