**Tantalizing Strawberry and Blueberry Shortcake: A Symphony of Sweetness and Delight**
Indulge in a culinary journey of pure bliss with our tantalizing strawberry and blueberry shortcake recipes. These delectable treats are a symphony of sweet, juicy berries, flaky biscuits, and velvety whipped cream, coming together to create a dessert that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you prefer the classic charm of strawberries or the vibrant burst of blueberries, our recipes cater to every palate. Embark on a delightful adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating these shortcake masterpieces, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary dessert experience.
THE BEST CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
For our simple and iconic shortcake, we discovered a great double-stacking technique that creates super light and high biscuits that are easy to split. This makes them easy to fill without crumbling. A simple recipe like this one allows its ingredients to shine, so use the very best berries you can find.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the heavy cream, sour cream and vanilla in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter; pulse until the mixture looks like fine meal. Pour in the chilled heavy cream mixture and pulse until just combined.
- Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough onto it. Pat out the dough 1/2-inch thick. Cut out as many biscuits as you can with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Then pat the remaining dough out to 1/2-inch thick again. Cut more biscuits; you should get 12.
- Put 6 of the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with cream, then top each cream-brushed biscuit with one of the remaining biscuit rounds. (This makes it easier to split once they are baked.) Brush the top of each biscuit stack with more heavy cream and sprinkle 1 teaspoon granulated sugar on each biscuit.
- Bake the biscuits until golden and puffed, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, for the topping: Toss the strawberries and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in a medium bowl.
- Just before serving, beat the heavy cream, sour cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Split the shortcakes in half. Spoon half the cream on the bottom of the biscuits, top evenly with the strawberries and top with the remaining cream. Put each biscuit top on and serve.
BLUEBERRY-STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
A slight variation from normal strawberry shortcake and very delicious! A nice change, too, from those store-bought sponge cakes. 03-21-16
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix strawberries, blueberries and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl; set aside.
- 2. In a large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 Tbsp. sugar and the melted butter until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- 3. Bake in a preheated 425º oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Split warm shortcakes horizontally; fill and top with berries and whipped topping.
BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKE
Blueberries abound in Mary Damm's sugar-topped shortcake. The East Peoria, Illinois cook enjoys it as dessert, but it's also great for breakfast.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, flour and cinnamon; set aside. In another bowl, combine the biscuit mix, milk and remaining sugar. , Spread half of the batter into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of the blueberries and half of the reserved sugar mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm if desired, or cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FRESH BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKES
What better way to end a summer meal than with fresh blueberries and real whipped cream sandwiched between classic shortcake? It's one dessert that's sure to delight.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice and 2 cups blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for 15 minutes. Stir in remaining blueberries; let cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cream just until moistened. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. While hot, cut biscuits in half horizontally and spread insides with butter. Set aside to cool., Just before serving, place heavy cream in a chilled small mixing bowl and with chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining 1-2 tablespoons sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon cream over the bottom of each biscuit. Top with berry mixture and biscuit top. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BEST STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
For a dazzling summer dessert, you can't beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added even more indulgence to this recipe by buttering the shortcake. This is the best strawberry shortcake recipe. -Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and half-and-half; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. , Spread batter into a 6-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray, slightly building up the edges. Bake at 450° until golden, 13-15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat whipping cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Cut cake horizontally in half. Soften remaining butter. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with butter. Top with half of strawberries and cream mixture. Repeat layers of cake, strawberries and cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries or blueberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will make the biscuits tough.
- Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the biscuits are baking, make the strawberry or blueberry sauce. Simply combine the berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the berries are softened and the sauce has thickened.
- Once the biscuits are baked, split them in half and top with the strawberry or blueberry sauce. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.
Conclusion:
This strawberry or blueberry shortcake recipe is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its flaky biscuits, sweet berries, and creamy topping, this shortcake is a perfect way to enjoy the fresh flavors of the season.
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