Name: Picnic Berry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar -; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch -; 2 tablespoons water -; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest -; 2 individual round sponge cakes -; 2 cups fresh blueberries -; Whipped topping, optional -

Ingredients for - Picnic Berry Shortcakes

1. 2 tablespoons sugar

2. 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

3. 2 tablespoons water

4. 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided

5. 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

6. 2 individual round sponge cakes

7. 2 cups fresh blueberries

8. Whipped topping, optional

How to cook deliciously - Picnic Berry Shortcakes

1 . Stage

In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Add 1 cup strawberries; mash mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate, covered, until chilled.

2 . Stage

Cut sponge cakes crosswise in half; trim the cakes to fit in the bottoms of 4 wide-mouth half-pint canning jars. In a small bowl, mix blueberries and remaining strawberries; spoon over cakes. Top with sauce. If desired, serve with whipped topping.