Honeyed Plum Shortcake

— Shortcake aux Prunes Mielées

Rustic plum shortcakes layered with whipped cream and drizzled with golden honey on a vintage plate

Sun-warmed plums, soft cream, and golden honey — a late-summer shortcake worth lingering over.

This charming dessert is a soft-spoken celebration of plum season — tender shortcakes tucked with honeyed plums and soft whipped cream. A little rustic, a little romantic, and absolutely irresistible with a final drizzle of golden syrup. Serve as the sun sets and the candles flicker. From The Gilded Table: August Edition.

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Notes:
Ripe but firm plums hold their shape best. The shortcakes can be made a day ahead and gently rewarmed before serving. Almond extract adds a lovely nostalgic note to the whipped cream.