Best 3 Star Spangled Shortcake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Star-Spangled Shortcake, an exquisite dessert that embodies the spirit of celebration and American pride. This patriotic treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a moist and fluffy shortcake base, a luscious filling of fresh berries, and a creamy, dreamy whipped cream topping. Not only is this shortcake a visual masterpiece, adorned with red, white, and blue elements, but it also offers a sensory experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

This article provides three variations of this classic dessert, each with its own unique twist:

1. **Classic Star-Spangled Shortcake:** A timeless recipe that stays true to the traditional flavors and presentation of this patriotic dessert.

2. **Berry Burst Star-Spangled Shortcake:** A vibrant and fruity variation that features a medley of fresh berries, creating a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors.

3. **Lemon-Blueberry Star-Spangled Shortcake:** A refreshing and zesty twist on the classic, where the bright flavors of lemon and blueberries come together to create a delightful summer treat.

Whether you're hosting a 4th of July party, a summer gathering, or simply craving a sweet and festive dessert, these Star-Spangled Shortcake recipes are guaranteed to impress and satisfy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that pays homage to the American spirit and the joy of homemade desserts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STAR-SPANGLED SHORTCAKE



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Salute Old Glory on Independence Day with this new spin on classic summer fare.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes one ring plus four extra stars

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 1/2 cups plus 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 large egg
1 pint raspberries
1 pint blueberries
2 pints strawberries, cut in half or quarters, depending on size
1/2 pint red currants (optional)
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter; use a pastry cutter or two knives to incorporate butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Blend 2 cups heavy cream into flour mixture using a fork. Turn out onto a clean work surface; press away from you with the heel of your hand just to combine dough. Add 1 tablespoon cream if the dough is too dry to combine.
  • Prepare egg wash: Place egg and 2 tablespoons cream in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Press dough into a 7-by-10-inch rectangle, 1 inch thick. Use a 3 1/2-inch star cutter to cut out six biscuits. Press three of the stars to flatten slightly. Form into a ring on a parchment-lined baking sheet, alternating flattened stars with unflattened stars, using egg wash to join them along common edge. Gather remaining dough; cut out four more stars for additional servings, if desired. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove dough from refrigerator. Brush top of star ring and individual stars with egg wash, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees; continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Combine raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, red currants (if using), and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl, and toss to combine. Allow berries to macerate for at least 30 minutes, until very juicy. Whip remaining 1 1/2 cups cream to soft peaks.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut star ring in half crosswise. Cut the four extra stars as well. Use two large offset spatulas to carefully lift the top half of the ring, and set aside, leaving the spatulas in place. Set aside tops of stars as well. Transfer bottom of ring to a serving platter. Transfer bottoms of stars to plates, if desired. Spoon macerated berries, juices, and whipped cream over star ring and additional stars. Place the tops on the star ring and stars using the spatulas, and dust with confectioners' sugar, if using. Serve immediately.

STAR-SPANGLED SHORTCAKE



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Celebrate Independence Day with this patriotic treat dreamed up by our home economists. Star-shaped corn muffins are terrific when topped with ice cream and colorful berries.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1/3 cup sugar
5 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Fill six greased star-shaped cups or muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the strawberries and blueberries; sprinkle with sugar and gently toss to coat., Cool shortcakes for 10 minutes before carefully removing from pan to a wire rack. Drizzle vinegar over berries; toss to coat. Top each shortcake with a scoop of ice cream and berry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

STAR SPANGLED SHORTCAKE



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Categories     Fruit

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 c all purpose flour
1 c plus 2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
12 Tbsp cold, unsalted butter cut into pieces
3.5 c plus 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream
1 large egg
1 pt. raspberries
1 pt blueberries
2 pts. strawberries, halved or quartered depending on size.
1/2 pt red currants
confectioners sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to incorporate butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Blend 2 cups heavy cream into flour mixture using a fork. Turn out onto a clean work surface; press away from you with the heel of your hand, just to combine dough. Add 1 Tbsp cream if the dough is too dry to combine. Prepare egg wash. place egg and 2 Tbsp. cream in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. Press dough into a 7x10 inch rectangle, 1 inch thick. Use a 3.5 inch star cutter to cut out six biscuits. Press three of the stars to flatten slightly. Form into a ring on a parchment lined baking sheet, alternating flattened with un flattened stars. Use egg wash to join them along their common edges. Gather remaining dough, and cut out four more stars for additional servings, if desired. Preheat oven to 400, and refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Remove dough from fridge, and brush top of star ring and spare stars with egg wash. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. sugar. Bake ring/stars for 5 min. then reduce heat to 350. Continue baking till golden, about 25 min. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Combine fruit and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl and toss to combine. Allow berries to sit for at least 30 min, until very juicy. Whip remaining 1.5 cups cream to soft peaks. Use a serrated knife to cut ring in half crosswise. Cut any extra stars, too. Use two large offset spatulas to lift the top half of the ring, and set aside, leaving spatulas in place. transfer bottom of ring to serving platter. Spoon berries and juice, plus whipped cream, over ring. Top with remaining half of ring, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • To make your shortcake even more festive, use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the biscuits.
  • If you don't have any fresh berries, you can use frozen berries instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • For a richer, more decadent shortcake, use heavy cream instead of milk in the whipped cream filling.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought angel food cake instead of making your own.
  • For a fun and easy way to serve your shortcake, place each individual shortcake on a small plate and top with whipped cream and berries. Then, drizzle with honey or syrup and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Star-Spangled Shortcake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any summer gathering. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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