Last-Minute Shortcake

Name: Last-Minute Shortcake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"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!"

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

Directions

In a bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Beat the egg and milk; stir into flour mixture.
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.

"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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