Description
A stunning layered shortcake that brings together warm raspberry-mango compote, fluffy buttermilk biscuits, pillowy whipped cream, and creamy vanilla ice cream—all in just five minutes. By using high-quality prepared ingredients, you get an elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert faster than you can say “Mango Melba!”
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 jar Trader Joe’s Organic Reduced Sugar Raspberry Preserves
- 1 bag Trader Joe’s Organic Frozen Mango Chunks thawed
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice optional, to brighten
Assembly
- 1 package Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Biscuits baked and cooled, split horizontally
- Trader Joe’s Whipped Cream
- Trader Joe’s Super Premium French Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructions
Create the Warm Mango Melba Sauce
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the raspberry preserves, stirring until they loosen and become syrupy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the thawed mango chunks (and lemon juice, if using) until evenly coated.
Prepare Your Shortcake Base
- Using a serrated knife, carefully split each cooled buttermilk biscuit in half horizontally to create tops and bottoms.
Assemble Your Masterpiece
- Place the bottom half of each biscuit on a serving plate.
- Spread or pipe a generous layer of whipped cream over each biscuit base.
- Spoon the warm mango-raspberry mixture atop the whipped cream.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then nestle the biscuit top over the ice cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Time Savings Insight: From-scratch shortcake can take over an hour; this uses prepared ingredients to save 90% of the time.
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Make-Ahead: Warm the preserves and mango just before serving to keep the biscuits crisp.
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Variations: Swap in fresh berries or peaches for a seasonal twist.
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Serving Suggestion: Drizzle with extra preserves or a dusting of powdered sugar for garnish.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American, Quick & Easy
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
