Peach Shortcakes with Yogurt-Maple Sauce
When peaches (or strawberries) are ripe and juicy, nothing beats shortcake for dessert! This fabulous version piles lightly sweetened fresh fruit on warm shortcakes and then tops it all with a maple- and cinnamon-flavored yogurt sauce.
The sauce also works well as a quick dip for most fresh fruits. Just stir together the yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon. Then serve it with your favorite fresh fruits as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced;, or 4 cups sliced strawberries
- 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, cold
- 1 cup milk, lactose-free (skim, 2% or whole)
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt, plain Greek (2% or 5% fat)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 shortcake
Calories: 310
Carbohydrate: 52g (17%)
Protein: 10g (20%)
Total Fat: 8g (12%)
Saturated Fat: 4.5g (23%)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg (15%)
Sodium: 280mg (12%)
Dietary Fiber: 2g (8%)
Calcium: 25%
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Instructions
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Stir together peaches and 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Set aside.
In small bowl stir together flour, 3 tablespoons of the remaining sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add lactose-free milk and egg yolk. Use a fork to stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Using a spoon, drop dough into 8 mounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake at 425°F for 13 to 15 minutes or until browned. Transfer to wire rack. Cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in small bowl whisk together yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
To serve, slightly break apart 1 warm shortbread into each serving bowl. Top with some of the sliced peaches and some of the yogurt mixture.
Recipe photography by Jenn Fillenworth of www.JennyWiththeGoodEats.com
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