Berry ice cream shortcakes
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.
Reviewed by our expert panel Serves: 4
Time to make: 10 mins
Total cost: $4.00 / $1.00 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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)
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Kilojoules 960kJ
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Calories 229cal
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Protein 5g
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Total fat 3g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 45g
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–Sugars 31g
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Dietary fibre 2g
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Sodium 120mg
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Calcium 120mg
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Iron 0.5mg
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.
Photographer: Ian Wallace
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