Description
Perfect Berry Shortcakes are a delicious dessert made with flaky homemade shortcakes, fresh berries, and freshly whipped cream, perfect for a summer treat or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose bleached flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
- ½ cup butter, frozen
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 egg white (optional)
- ½ cup cold half-and-half
- 1 (16-ounce) package unsweetened frozen raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries, thawed and crushed
- 12 ounces fresh raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries (rinsed and patted dry), or strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 7 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and 3 tablespoons sugar.
- Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture and stir until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, egg white (if using), and half-and-half.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead. Pat dough into a 1-inch thick round.
- Using a biscuit cutter, cut out shortcakes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a bowl, mix the thawed and crushed frozen berries with 2 tablespoons sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with remaining sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- To assemble, split shortcakes in half and spoon berry mixture on the bottom half.
- Top with fresh berries, whipped cream, and the other half of the shortcake. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any combination of berries you prefer, or stick with just one variety for a more traditional shortcake.
- The frozen butter is key to achieving the flaky texture in the shortcakes.
- You can make the shortcakes ahead of time and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg