Deep Fried Shortcakes with Red Wine Poached Pears
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:590
Deep Fried Shortcakes with Red Wine Poached Pears
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:590
Sweet and crunchy biscuits are topped with creamy whipped topping, poached pears, and chocolate sauce for a delicious dessert.
Ingredient
Shortcakes
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs, large | 4 oz | 2 each |
| Milk | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour (12610) | 9 oz | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Baking powder | ---Value Not Available | 4 tsp |
| Salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Pillsbury™ Golden Buttermilk Easy Split™ Baked Biscuits 2.25 oz (06236), warmed | 1 lb 11.00 oz | 12 each |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Whipped topping | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Red wine poached pear halves, prepared | 2 lb 8.00 oz | 24 each |
| Chocolate sauce, prepared | 3 oz | 1/3 cup |
Instructions
- Shortcakes
Whisk eggs and milk together in a large mixing bowl.
Add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; whisk until smooth.
Dip warmed biscuit into batter mixture until covered; drop into deep-fat fryer preheated to 350°F.
Immediately turn and fry approx. 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.
Remove from oil, drain and allow to cool.
- Finishing
Place 1 Shortcake on serving plate; pipe 1 oz (2 Tbsp) of whipped topping on top.
Slice prepared red wine poached pear halves, leaving stem end intact, in 1/2-inch slices lengthwise.
Fan out 2 pear halves over whipped topping then drizzle with 0.25 oz (1 1/2 tsp) of chocolate sauce and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired. Note nutrition information will change.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories590
- Total Fat18g
- Protein10g
- Total Carbohydrate93g
- Sugars38g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 portion
Amount Per Serving Calories : 590
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 59% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g | 30% |
| Soluble Fiber | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 38g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 10g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 3,
- Fruit ½,
- Other Carbohydrate 2&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3&½,
- Fruits ½c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice6
