LEMON AND BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKES

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Categories     Bread     Citrus     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Blueberry     Lemon     Cornmeal     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

Curd
7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons sugar
4 large egg yolks
Biscuits
1 lemon
5 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
8 tablespoons chilled whipping cream
Sauce
3 1/4 cups blueberries (from about two 12-ounce baskets)
6 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons all-fruit blueberry spread
1 tablespoon sugar
2/3 cup chilled whipping cream
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)

Steps:

  • For Curd:
  • Combine lemon juice, sugar and egg yolks in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and just comes to boil, about 6 minutes. Transfer curd to medium bowl; set aside to cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For Biscuits:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from lemon in strips. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from lemon; reserve juice. Place peel and 3 tablespoons sugar in processor. Blend until peel is finely ground. Add flour, cornmeal, baking powder,salt and baking soda; process to blend. Add butter; process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 6 tablespoons cream and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; process just until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.
  • Pat out dough on lightly floured surface to 3/4-inch-thick round. Using floured 2 1/2-inch-diameter cutter, cut out rounds. Gather scraps; pat out to 3/4-inch-thick round. Cut out enough additional rounds to equal a total of 6. Place on heavy large baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons cream. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake biscuits until cooked through and golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to plate. Cool. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • For Sauce:
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups blueberries, water, blueberry spread and sugar in heavy small saucepan. Stir gently over medium-high heat until mixture come to boil and berries begin to release juices, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Cool.
  • Beat cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into curd in 2 additions. Cut biscuits horizontally in half. Place bottoms on 6 plates. Spoon some sauce, then lemon curd mixture over each. Place biscuit tops over. Garnish with 1/4 cup blueberries, and mint and lemon slices, if desired.

Lord Sentino
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These shortcakes were a disappointment. They were not as fluffy as I expected, and the lemon glaze was too sweet.


Goku
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my shortcakes didn't turn out right. They were too dry and the blueberries were tough.


Muhammad Ejaz Bhatti
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shortcakes turned out terrible. They were flat and dense, and the lemon glaze was runny.


sepo lubinga
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These shortcakes were a waste of time. They were dense and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Abdallah Bello
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I would not recommend this recipe. The shortcakes were dry and the lemon glaze was too sweet.


Willem Fronemann (Willem)
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These shortcakes were just okay. The lemon glaze was a bit too tart for my taste, and the shortcakes were a bit dry.


Coco Melon
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These shortcakes were delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


ami to sei LTD
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These shortcakes were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the shortcakes turned out perfectly.


Ammon McFarland
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I loved these shortcakes! The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Unknown User
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These shortcakes were amazing! The lemon and blueberry flavors were perfect together, and the shortcakes were so fluffy and moist. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Katelyn Jeffs
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Overall, these shortcakes were a good recipe. They were easy to make and turned out well. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a simple and delicious dessert.


Badar Usman
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The shortcakes were a bit dry, but the lemon glaze helped to moisten them up. I would recommend adding a bit more butter to the shortcake batter next time.


I Owais
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These shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the glaze next time.


MafenQ Emmanuel
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I'm not a big baker, but these shortcakes were easy to make and turned out great. The recipe is well-written and easy to follow. I will definitely be making these again.


Khokhar Sahb
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I made these shortcakes for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Haadi gujjar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shortcakes turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the lemon and blueberry flavors were well-balanced. My family loved them!


Ahmad Mehar
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These lemon and blueberry shortcakes were a delightful treat! The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries was perfect, and the shortcakes were fluffy and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


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