FRESH BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKES

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Categories     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

CREAM
1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1 cup chilled creme fraiche or sour cream (about 8 ounces)
BERRIES
4 cups fresh blueberries (about 3 1/2 half-pint containers), divided
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup creme de cassis (black-currant liqueur)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup (about) chilled buttermilk
2 tablespoons whipping cream
Raw sugar*
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • FOR CREAM: Using electric mixer, beat cream and creme fraiche in bowl until mixture holds peaks. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Rewhisk before using.) FOR BERRIES: Mash 1 cup berries in medium bowl with back of fork. Mix in sugar, liqueur, and lemon juice, then remaining berries. Let stand at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. FOR BISCUITS: Preheat oven to 350F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl; whisk to blend. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Pour 3/4 cup buttermilk over. Toss until moist clumps form, adding more buttermilk by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball. Press out on floured work surface to 3/4-inch-thick round (about 8 1/2 inches in diameter). Using 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits. Gather dough scraps and repeat until all dough is used. Arrange biscuits on prepared sheet. Brush with cream; sprinkle generously with raw sugar. Bake biscuits until golden on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes (biscuits will be about 3/4 inch high). Transfer to rack; cool 30 minutes. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Cut 8 biscuits in half horizontally. Place bottoms on plates. Spoon large dollop of cream, then scant 1/2 cup berry mixture onto each. Cover with biscuit tops. Sift powdered sugar over. *Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at natural foods stores and most supermarkets.

Ahsan Akmal
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I've made these blueberry shortcakes several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the biscuits are so fluffy and light.


Okolo Samuel
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These blueberry shortcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Utman K
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I love making these blueberry shortcakes for my kids. They're a healthy and delicious treat that they always enjoy.


jk shaba
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These shortcakes are the perfect way to use up fresh blueberries. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Kaosara Oyidamola
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and these blueberry shortcakes fit the bill! They're so simple to make and they always turn out delicious.


Najatbirds Style
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These blueberry shortcakes are so delicious! I love the combination of the sweet biscuits and the tart blueberries. I also like that they're not too heavy, so I can enjoy them without feeling weighed down.


Mahammad Ahamadsaadiq
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I made these shortcakes for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The biscuits were fluffy and the blueberries were perfectly sweet and tart.


Richard Taylor
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These blueberry shortcakes are the perfect summer dessert! They're light and refreshing, and the blueberries add a burst of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


SANI ADAMU DANHASSAN
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I'm not a baker, but these shortcakes were so easy to make! I followed the recipe step-by-step and they turned out perfect. My family loved them!


iv Yo
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I love this recipe! The biscuits are so easy to make and the blueberries are the perfect addition. I've made these shortcakes several times now and they're always a hit.


Mahadeo Hemankumar
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These shortcakes were a hit at my party! I made them ahead of time and they still tasted fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend making these for your next gathering.


Lee-Ashton Baartman
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I followed the recipe exactly and my shortcakes turned out great! The biscuits were light and fluffy, and the blueberries were nice and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy blueberry shortcake.


Dasun Dasu
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These blueberry shortcakes were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used frozen blueberries and they worked just fine. My family loved them and I will definitely be making them again.


Rebecca Ogodo
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I'm not usually a fan of shortcakes, but these were amazing! The biscuit was moist and flavorful, and the blueberries were sweet and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Vincent Obika
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These blueberry shortcakes were an absolute delight! The biscuits were fluffy and buttery, and the blueberries were bursting with flavor. I topped mine with a dollop of whipped cream and it was like a little piece of heaven.