A Peach of a Shortcake

A Peach of a Shortcake features a mascarpone cheese filling.

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• Melted butter
• Sugar
• 2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 6 cups sliced peaches

Instructions

1. In large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add half-and-half; mix gently until dough forms. Form into a ball. Transfer dough to floured surface; knead for 30 seconds. Pat dough into rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Using 3 inch round cookie cutter, cut 12 biscuits, using all dough. Arrange biscuits on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar.
2. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool.
3. For filling, combine Mascarpone cheese and brown sugar.
4. To serve, split each biscuit and spread half with 1 tablespoon filling. Add layer of peaches and cover with other biscuit half. Top with dollop of filling; garnish with peach slices or raspberries.

Yield: 12 servings

Reprinted with permission from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.