Plum Biscoff Shortcakes

Plum Biscoff Shortcakes

4 servings
Moist, tender Biscoff scones are slathered with cookie butter and juicy summer plums. Topped with softly whipped cream, plum Biscoff shortcakes make a toasty, subtly spiced late summer dessert.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    1 ¼ c
  • granulated sugar
    3 tbsp
  • baking powder
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    ¼ tsp
  • unsalted butter

    cold), (1/2 stick

    4 tbsp
  • Biscoff cookie butter spread
    ¼ c
  • heavy cream
    3 tbsp
  • egg

    large

    1
  • Biscoff cookie butter
    ¼ c
  • ripe plums

    pitted and sliced

    6
  • brown sugar
    2 tbsp
  • brandy
    1 tbsp
  • heavy cream
    ½ c
  • powdered sugar
    3 tbsp

Directions

To make the biscoff shortcakes:

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Combine the first 5 (dry) ingredients in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse meal. (A few pea-sized pieces of butter may remain.)

  4. 4

    Place the Biscoff, cream, and egg in a small bowl and mix until smooth.

  5. 5

    Pour in the biscoff, cream, and egg mixture, and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Knead the dough until it's just come together into a ball.

  7. 7

    Pat the dough to a thickness of ¾-inch, and cut rounds with a 3-inch diameter biscuit cutter.

  8. 8

    Place the shortcakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden.

To make the filling:

  1. 1

    Macerate the sliced plums in brown sugar and brandy (if using) for about one hour or up to overnight.

  2. 2

    Whip the cream until fluffy, add the powdered sugar, and continue to whip until soft peak stage.

To assemble the plum biscoff shortcakes:

  1. 1

    Split each shortcake in half horizontally.

  2. 2

    Spread bottom half with about a tablespoon of Biscoff cookie butter.

  3. 3

    Layer on the macerated plums, and top with a dollop of whipped cream.

  4. 4

    Place the other half on top, and garnish with additional whipped cream and plums.

Plum Biscoff Shortcakes

Plum Biscoff Shortcakes

100 min4 servings713 cal

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