Desserts

Berry ice cream shortcakes

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: Ian Wallace

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For a quick and easy dessert that looks and tastes sensational, you can't go past these berry ice cream shortcakes. They're ready in just 10 minutes but will be sure to impress your guests.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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100g shop-bought sponge cake, cut in small cubes

1 ¾ cups frozen mixed berries

1 tablespoon castor sugar

4 scoops low-fat vanilla ice cream

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Instructions

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1 Divide sponge cake among 4 serving bowls.

2 Place berries, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a medium-sized saucepan over a medium-high heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until berries are warmed through.

3 Spoon some berry juice over the sponge cake. Top with a scoop of ice cream then spoon over warm berries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 229 cal

Kilojoules 960 kJ

Protein 5 g

Total fat 3 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 31 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 120 mg

Calcium 120 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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