Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Blueberry Peach Shortcakes. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of sweet, juicy blueberries and sun-ripened peaches, enveloped in a fluffy, golden-brown biscuit. Each bite offers a burst of fruity flavor, perfectly complemented by a dollop of creamy whipped cream or a scoop of velvety vanilla ice cream.
In this article, we present two enticing variations of this classic dessert. The first recipe features a traditional biscuit base, while the second showcases a delectable almond-oat crumble topping. Both variations promise an unforgettable taste experience, sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Whichever recipe you choose, you'll embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you yearning for more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's create these delightful Blueberry Peach Shortcakes together!
PEACH CHERRY BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: buttermilk biscuit dough, ripe yellow peaches, bing cherry, blueberry, cane sugar, water, fresh lemon juice, heavy whipping cream
Provided by Michael Price
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In an 8-inch (20cm) square parchment paper-lined baking dish, arrange the biscuits side by side to cover the bottom of the dish, forming a sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
- Slice the peaches, discarding the pits.
- Destem and pit the cherries.
- In a large skillet, combine peaches, cherries, blueberries, ½ cup (125 grams) of the sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with a whisk or electric mixer until frothy. Add remaining ¼ cup (62 grams) of sugar. Continue to beat until the whipped cream forms soft peaks.
- Remove the sheet of biscuits from the dish. Slice in half lengthwise, like a bagel.
- Spoon the fruit mixture onto the bottom half of the biscuits, reserving some of the liquid.
- Replace the top half of the biscuits. Carefully separate into individual portions (the syrup will still be quite warm!)
- Spoon whipped cream over the top and drizzle with reserved fruit syrup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 28 grams
BLUEBERRY AND PEACH SHORTCAKES
A fabulous twist on the classic shortcake using a topping of blueberries and peaches.
Provided by Liz Berg
Categories 900+ Best Dessert Recipes
Time 47m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°. In a food processor, pulse the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar and salt. Add the diced butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 3/4 cup of the cream and process until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 times. Roll out the dough 1/2 inch thick. Using a floured 2 3/4-inch round biscuit cutter, stamp out 8 shortcakes as close together as possible; transfer to a large baking sheet. Brush the tops of the shortcakes with cream and sprinkle with 2 heaping tablespoons of the turbinado sugar. Bake the shortcakes for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- In a bowl, beat the remaining 2 cups of cream with 1/3 cup of powdered sugar and the vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. In a bowl, toss the nectarines with the berries, brown sugar and the lemon juice. Add to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring, until the fruit begins to release its juices, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Cut the shortcakes in half , place the bottoms on plates; top with the fruit. Add a large dollop of whipped cream, top the shortcakes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 131 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 45 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 shortcake, Sodium 456 grams sodium, Sugar 37 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries and peaches for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh fruit, you can use frozen fruit that has been thawed and drained.
- Be sure to hull the strawberries before slicing them.
- To make the shortcakes, use a biscuit mix or your favorite shortcake recipe.
- 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.
- Let the shortcakes cool completely before serving.
- Serve the shortcakes with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Blueberry peach shortcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make summer dessert. With fresh, ripe fruit and a fluffy biscuit-like base, these shortcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone. You can easily adjust this recipe to your own liking by using different fruits or adding different toppings. No matter how you make them, these blueberry peach shortcakes are sure to be a delicious and satisfying treat.
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