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A pretty glass filled with chocolate shortcake with raspberries and figs. Learn how to make the fig compote recipe too.
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Chocolate Shortcakes with California Fig-Raspberry Compote

Course: Dessert
Keyword: Chocolate Shortcake, Fig Compte recipe
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 257kcal

Ingredients

California Fig-Raspberry Compote:

  • 2 cups 100% berry juice cranberry-raspberry or cranberry-pomegranate
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sugar more to taste
  • 7 ounces Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs stemmed and halved
  • 3 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp raspberry liqueur or orange liqueur, optional

Shortcakes:

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate or semisweet or mini chocolate chips, chopped
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Topping (optional):

  • 1 egg white lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp coarse sugar or granulated sugar

Yogurt Cream:

  • 1/3 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2%
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla

Instructions

To make Fig-Raspberry Compote

  • In a saucepan, whisk together juice, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon sugar. Bring to a simmer, whisking often, and simmer for 30 seconds or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in Figs and liqueur. Add additional sugar, to taste. Cool to room temperature. Chill 2 hours or until serving time.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or oiled foil.

To make shortcakes

  • In medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in chocolate.
  • Place cream and vanilla in small bowl. Beat with electric mixer to soft peaks. Stir into dry ingredients. (Chill bowl and beaters for making topping)
  • Turn dough out onto a piece of parchment or wax paper. With lightly oiled hands, knead about 10 times, just to form a ball. (Dough will be sticky.) Place dough on parchment-lined sheet. Pat to a 5-inch square. With oiled knife, cut into 9 squares. Separate squares allowing about 1-inch between each. If desired, brushed tops with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake cakes for 10 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on rack.
  • While shortcakes bake, make Yogurt Cream. In chilled bowl, combine yogurt, 1/3 cup whipping cream, 1 ½ tablespoons sugar and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with electric mixer to soft peaks. Cover and chill until serving time.

To serve shortcakes

  • stir raspberries into Compote. Spoon a little Compote on bottom of serving dishes. Split shortcakes in half lengthwise. Place bottom half over Compote. Top with a small spoonful of Compote and Yogurt Cream. Cover with top half of cakes and a small dab of the Cream. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Notes

Photo: Lorelle Del Matto.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1.6mg