Best 8 Blackberry And Rhubarb Shortcake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Blackberry and Rhubarb Shortcake recipes. This delectable dessert combines the sweet, juicy tartness of blackberries and rhubarb with the flaky, buttery goodness of homemade shortcake biscuits. Experience a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite as the tangy fruit filling mingles with the tender, crumbly cake. Whether you prefer a classic shortcake or a creative twist, our collection offers a variety of recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings. From individual shortcakes to layer cakes and even gluten-free options, we've got you covered. Dive into the world of Blackberry and Rhubarb Shortcake and let your taste buds fall in love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLACKBERRY SHORTCAKE



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It only takes 30 minutes to make our classic shortcake, made with Bisquick and fresh blackberries.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
Grated peel of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar (or decorating sugar)
1 pint (12 oz) fresh blackberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
Whipped cream for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, lemon peel, and the butter until soft dough forms.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by spoonfuls to make 6 shortcakes. Sprinkle sugar over tops using 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in 1 quart saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in blackberries.
  • Split warm shortcakes; fill with blackberries and syrup. Cover with top halves of shortcakes; dollop with whipped cream and additional blackberries.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SHORTCAKE WITH FRESH RHUBARB SAUCE



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Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is too tart for the sauce, just add in some strawberries. -Rena McCalment, Sharpsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
SAUCE:
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 cups cubed fresh rhubarb (1-inch)
Dash ground cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a heatproof bowl, cover rhubarb with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in drained rhubarb and walnuts. Transfer to prepared pan; bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in rhubarb; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until rhubarb is softened. If desired, stir in cinnamon. Serve over warm shortcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SHORTCAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups cake flour, plus more for flouring the pan
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound rhubarb (about 4 stalks), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon sugar
One 16-ounce container strawberries, trimmed and sliced (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and continue to beat until very fluffy, about 2 minutes longer. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and eggs. Add half the flour mixture and half the egg mixture to the creamed butter and beat until combined. Repeat with the remaining flour and egg mixture. Add the lemon zest and vanilla and beat the batter on medium-high speed for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, spread the top evenly and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top sprigs back to the touch, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the filling: Combine the rhubarb with 1/2 cup of the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue to cook, stirring, until the rhubarb cooks down into a thick puree, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool completely, then fold in half of the strawberries. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar into the remaining berries.
  • For the whipped cream: When ready to assemble the cake, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice the cake in half horizontally and place the bottom half on a cake stand or serving plate cut-side up. Spread with 1 cup of the whipped cream, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge of the cake, then top with the strawberry-rhubarb mixture. Place the second half of the cake cut-side dow, over the strawberry-rhubarb filling and spread the remaining whipped cream over top, going close to the edge of the cake. Garnish with the remaining sliced strawberries.

STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (start with 2 tablespoons, add more if the berries aren't very sweet)
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons finely ground black pepper, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 to 3 stalks)
1/2 cup cold milk, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup turbinado sugar
Whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • For the macerated strawberries: Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper if using. Using a bowl scraper or your fingers, work in the butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal (using your fingers will create a more cake-like texture). Add the rhubarb and toss to coat; make a well in the center. Combine the 1/2 cup milk, the cream and the vanilla, and pour this into the well. Mix just until combined.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times, then roll into a 3/4-inch-thick disc. Cut out rounds using a 3-inch biscuit cutter; make sure you don't twist the cutter, otherwise you'll squish the sides and the shortcakes won't rise. Knead the scraps together, re-roll and cut out rounds until all the dough has been used.
  • Place the rounds, bottom-side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each with milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until the tops are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • With a serrated knife, cut the shortcakes in half horizontally and place on a serving plate. Top the bottom halves with macerated strawberries and whipped cream, and cover with the top halves. Serve immediately.

BUTTERMILK SHORTCAKES WITH RHUBARB AND BERRIES



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A simple buttermilk biscuit serves as the basis for fruit shortcake. As with many easy recipes, your success rate at making biscuits will most likely grow exponentially with each attempt. There's nothing tricky about it; just be sure to work quickly and not to overwork the dough at all, which will cause the biscuits to become heavy and flat. In this recipe, a traditional strawberry shortcake is enhanced by a rhubarb compote to serve along with the macerated berries. You can use one fruit and not the other (by doubling the amount of either topping). Or substitute an equal amount of another fruit for the rhubarb, or macerate any other type of berry. An apricot compote would be lovely with macerated blackberries, for example, or nectarines with raspberries. The whipped cream, however, is not optional; it's a fundamental part of the appeal of fruit shortcake. The biscuits, meanwhile, can be served on their own for breakfast, topped with a pat of butter and your favorite jam. (If you are planning to serve them with savory dishes like eggs and bacon, however, omit the sugar and vanilla bean.)

Yield makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 28

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for biscuit cutter
1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (see page 469)
1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk
2 tablespoons heavy cream, for brushing
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling (or use granulated sugar)
Whipped Cream (page 436)
Rhubarb Compote (page 436)
Macerated Strawberries (page 437)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
(makes about 2 cups)
2 1/4 pounds rhubarb, ends trimmed and leaves discarded
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
3 strips (each 2 1/2 by 1/2 inch) orange zest
3 strips (each 2 1/2 by 1/2 inch) lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled (large berries halved or quartered lengthwise)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
(makes about 2 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Prepare baking sheet Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut butter into dry ingredients Whisk together flours, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the largest pieces are the size of small peas.
  • Mix dough Rub the vanilla seeds into the buttermilk with your fingers (this is the best way to disperse the seeds, but alternatively, you can scrape the bean against the side of the measuring cup with a rubber spatula). Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork until most of the ingredients have come together into a moist dough (it's okay if some flour is left on bottom of bowl).
  • Form biscuits Turn out dough onto a clean work surface and gather any loose bits together. Press lightly to fully incorporate all the ingredients while patting into a rough rectangle, being careful not to overwork the dough. Fold dough into thirds: Starting with a short end, carefully fold over, then fold the other end over the first.. (The folding adds an extra layering of flakiness to the finished biscuits.) Pat out dough until 1 1/4 inches thick. Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut dough into 2 1/2-inch rounds.
  • Bake Preheat oven to 400°F. Place rounds on prepared cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart. Gather together scraps; pat out again, and cut once. Chill 20 minutes. Brush tops with the cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake 10 minutes, and rotate sheet. Reduce heat to 375°F, and continue to bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes more. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve Split biscuits, and layer with whipped cream and rhubarb compote. Serve berries on the side. Or, set out a platter of biscuits and bowls of each topping and let guests build their own shortcakes. Biscuits are best eaten the day they are made.
  • IN A DEEP MIXING BOWL set in a large ice-water bath, whisk cream by hand until soft peaks form. Sprinkle with the sugar, add vanilla, and whisk until soft peaks return. Do not overbeat.
  • Prepare rhubarb Wash rhubarb well and dry thoroughly with paper towels (wipe each stalk to remove any grit). Cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces (you should have about 5 cups).
  • Make poaching syrup Bring sugar, water, zests, and salt to a boil in a large straight-sided skillet, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add rhubarb, and stir to coat in sugar syrup. (There won't be enough syrup to cover, but the compote will become more liquidy once the fruit starts to release its juices.) Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rhubarb is just tender, about 5 minutes. (Do not overcook; you want most of the rhubarb pieces to hold their shape.)
  • Cool Remove from heat and let cool completely, about 1 hour, before using. Compote can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.
  • IN A BOWL, toss berries with sugar and lemon juice to combine. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes to draw out some of the juices before serving.

STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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Fresh rhubarb and strawberries combine to make the perfect filling for rectangular-shaped biscuits in this homemade shortcake recipe.

Provided by Kaleb

Categories     Strawberry Shortcake

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chopped rhubarb
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons limoncello
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces
⅔ cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon whipping cream
2 teaspoons coarse sugar
½ cup whipped cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together rhubarb, sugar, limoncello, and cornstarch for filling in a saucepan just until cornstarch dissolves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until rhubarb is softened and mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in strawberries.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for biscuits in a large bowl. Add butter and stir until coated. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse, wet sand. (It should hold together when squeezed, then crumble away.)
  • Whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla in a small bowl; pour into the flour mixture and quickly stir with a fork. When mixture begins to hold together, transfer to a floured surface.
  • Knead just until a dough ball forms. Press into a 7x10-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Fold into thirds, then press into a 5x7-inch rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut dough into 8 biscuits and arrange 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with whipping cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool about 15 minutes.
  • Slice biscuits in half; serve with filling and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 496.7 mg

RHUBARB AND BLACKBERRY SNACK CAKE



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This sweet-and-tart cake bursting with blackberries and rhubarb is delicious served with coffee. Draining the rhubarb will keep the cake from becoming soggy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes one 13 3/4-by-4 1/4-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
5 ounces rhubarb, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (scant 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of coarse salt
2 large eggs
1 vanilla bean
1 large handful blackberries (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 13 3/4-by-4 1/4-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom, and set aside. Combine the rhubarb and 1/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl, and allow to sit, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb has released its juice and the sugar has dissolved, about 45 minutes.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Cream the butter with 2/3 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape seeds from pod, and add seeds to the mixture. Beat to combine. Add reserved flour mixture, and beat to combine. Using a rubber spatula, spoon batter into the prepared pan, and spread flat.
  • Strain rhubarb, discarding juice; add blackberries, and toss to combine. Spoon fruit on top of the batter in the pan, sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar, place in the oven, and bake until the cake is golden and center is set, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, and place on a wire rack to cool slightly before removing tart pan.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Mother's Day     Strawberry     Spring     Chill     Rhubarb     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the filling
1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
For the shortcakes
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup well-chilled heavy cream
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon orange-flower water (available at specialty foods shops) or vanilla, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make the filling:
  • In a heavy saucepan combine the rhubarb, the sugar, and the orange juice and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, stir in the strawberries, and let the mixture cool. Chill the filling, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Make the shortcakes:
  • Into a bowl sift together the flour, the sugar, the salt, the baking powder, and the cardamom and blend in the orange zest, the butter, and the shortening until the mixture resembles meal. In a small bowl whisk together the milk, the egg, and the vanilla, add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, and stir the mixture with a fork until it just forms a dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently for 20 seconds. Pat the dough into a 6-inch round, cut it into 6 wedges, and transfer the wedges to a buttered baking sheet. Bake the shortcakes in the middle of a preheated 425°F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden, transfer them to a rack, and let them cool.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream until it just holds soft peaks and add the sugar, beating. Beat in the orange-flower water and beat the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Split the shortcakes horizontally with a fork, arrange the bottom halves on 6 plates, and spoon the filling over them. Spoon the whipped cream over the filling and cover it with the top halves of the shortcakes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe blackberries and rhubarb 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 milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overmix the biscuit dough, as this will make the biscuits tough.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown and fluffy.
  • While the biscuits are baking, make the blackberry-rhubarb filling. Bring the berries, rhubarb, sugar, and cornstarch to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the filling has thickened and the rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Once the biscuits and filling are both done, assemble the shortcakes. Split the biscuits in half and top with the blackberry-rhubarb filling and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Blackberry and rhubarb shortcake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart filling and fluffy biscuits, this shortcake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this blackberry and rhubarb shortcake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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