Description
A delightful Strawberry Shortcake with Blueberries recipe featuring tender homemade biscuits layered with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and sweetened whipped cream. Perfect for a light, fruity dessert or afternoon treat that serves 8 people.
Ingredients
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For the Shortcake Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit and Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for sweetening whipped cream)
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash the fresh strawberries and blueberries thoroughly. Hull and slice the strawberries into even pieces to ensure easy layering and balanced flavor in the dessert.
- Make the Shortcake Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract just until the dough comes together; do not overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Bake the Shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Drop the biscuit dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring the whipped cream is light and fluffy for layering.
- Assemble the Shortcakes: Slice each biscuit in half horizontally. Spoon a layer of sliced strawberries and blueberries onto the bottom half, followed by a generous dollop of whipped cream. Top with the biscuit’s other half, then add more fruit and whipped cream on top. Garnish with additional fresh berries if desired for a beautiful finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors, or refrigerate briefly if needed before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuit texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep shortcakes light and tender.
- For extra flavor, macerate the strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar for 10 minutes before assembling.
- Whipped cream can be sweetened to taste by adjusting the amount of powdered sugar.
- Serve the shortcakes shortly after assembly to prevent the biscuits from becoming soggy.
