Last-Minute Shortcake

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sharon Nichols, Brookings, South Dakota

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

"This sweet treat is so quick because you make it in the microwave," explains Sharon Nichols of Brookings, South Dakota. "Top with fruit - fresh strawberries are my favorite!"

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Last-Minute Shortcake

Yield:5 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • Fresh or frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened
  • Whipped cream
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Beat the egg and milk; stir into flour mixture.
  2. Spoon into five microwave-safe 4-oz. custard cups. Microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature with strawberries and whipped cream.
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