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Almond Peach Shortcake

Prep Time: 15 min
 Cook Time: 15 min
 Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
•1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*, chopped and divided
•2 cups White Lily® Self-Rising Flour
•1/4 cup sugar
•1/3 cup heavy cream
•1 large egg
•1/4 cup butter, melted
•1/2 teaspoon almond extract
•4 cups peaches, peeled, sliced and sweetened to taste
•1 cup heavy cream, whipped with 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions:

1.HEAT oven to 425º F. Coat baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray.
2.RESERVE 2 tablespoons almonds. Combine flour, sugar and remaining almonds in large bowl. Whisk 1/3 cup cream, egg, butter and almond extract in small bowl. Stir into flour mixture to make dough. Spoon 8 individual mounds onto prepared baking sheet about 2 to 3 inches apart.
3.BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Split shortcakes in half; place on individual serving plates. Fill and top with peaches and whipped cream. Sprinkle with reserved toasted almonds.
TIP*Toasted almonds: Place almonds in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350º F. for 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally until golden brown.