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Star-Spangled Berry Shortcake

Star-Spangled Berry Shortcake: Your Perfect Summer Delight

Enjoy the Star-Spangled Berry Shortcake, a delightful and easy summer dessert featuring strawberries and blueberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Can adjust based on taste.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use cold and cubed for best results.
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream Can replace half with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Mixture
  • 2 cups strawberries Can substitute with raspberries or blackberries.
  • 1 cup blueberries Combine with strawberries for a colorful mix.
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Oven
  • whisk
  • Biscuit cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and work into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a rectangle, then cut out rounds.
  6. Brush the tops of the rounds with heavy cream and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine sliced strawberries and blueberries with powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  8. Once cooled, slice the shortcakes in half, add berry mixture and whipped cream, and assemble.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble your shortcakes just before serving to maintain texture. Enjoy!

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