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Raspberry Shortcakes
Makes 8 servings
Raspberry Shortcake
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Raspberry Shortcake


Ingredients
1-1/2 cups frozen whole raspberries, divided
6 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon margarine
1 egg white
1/3 cup evaporated skim milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
   
Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Toss 1-1/4 cups raspberries with 2-1/2 tablespoons sugar; set aside in refrigerator. Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives; set aside. Beat egg white, milk and almond extract in small bowl; add to flour mixture and mix lightly. Knead slightly on lightly floured board. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out 8 biscuits with 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
Meanwhile, place cottage cheese, remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Fold in remaining 1/4 cup raspberries. To serve, split biscuits in half and place each bottom half on individual serving dish. Top each with 2 tablespoons reserved raspberries and 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Cover with biscuit top. Spoon remaining reserved raspberries and cheese mixture evenly over tops.
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Nutrients per Serving
(1 shortcake)
Calories 142
Calories from Fat 12 %
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrate 26 g
Fiber 2 g
Protein 6 g
Sodium 222 mg
Dietary exchanges
1-1/2 Starch
1/2 Fruit
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