Name: Mango Shortcake with Ginger Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoon finely minced crystallized ginger; 12 thick slices pound cake (1/2-inch); 3 tablespoon butter (softened); 1 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon sugar; 2 firm but ripe mangos (peeled, pitted and cut into small slices); Mint sprigs (garnish)

Mango Shortcake with Ginger Cream

A unique tropical spin on an old favorite.

Mango Shortcake with Ginger Cream

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Total Time 25

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Servings

Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon finely minced crystallized ginger
12 thick slices pound cake 1/2-inch
3 tablespoon butter softened
1 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
2 firm but ripe mangos peeled, pitted and cut into small slices
Mint sprigs garnish

Instructions

Beat cream, sugar and cinnamon with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; stir in crystallized ginger and set aside in the refrigerator until shortcakes are ready to assemble. Stir together butter and cinnamon sugar; spread lightly over one side of each cake slice. Grill over medium heat for a few minutes on each side to lightly brown. Place half the cake slices on 6 dessert plates, sugar side up. Top with half the whipped cream and half the mango slices. Repeat layers and garnish with mint sprigs.
Source:
National Mango Board