Description
Indulge in the perfect summer dessert with these delectable berry shortcakes. Tender, flaky biscuits are topped with a medley of fresh berries and billowy whipped cream for a treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Berries:
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Biscuits: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter, add wet ingredients, shape, cut, and bake.
- Prepare Berries: Combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice; set aside.
- Make Whipped Cream: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split biscuits, top with berries and cream, and serve.
Notes
- Experiment with different berry combinations for variety.
- Store baked biscuits airtight for up to 2 days and reheat before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
