Indulge in a patriotic culinary celebration with our star-spangled shortcakes, a delightful collection of red, white, and blue treats that are perfect for your Independence Day gathering. Dive into the classic American dessert, strawberry shortcakes, elevated with a burst of blueberry and whipped cream, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. For a refreshing twist, try our blueberry shortcakes, where sweet blueberries dance harmoniously with tangy lemon curd and velvety whipped cream. If you're seeking a vegan alternative, our delightful vegan shortcakes, topped with juicy strawberries and coconut whipped cream, will tantalize your taste buds without compromising on indulgence. And for those who love a playful twist, our red, white, and blue trifle is a layered masterpiece of strawberries, blueberries, angel food cake, and whipped cream, sure to be the star of your celebration.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STAR-SPANGLED SHORTCAKE
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
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 SHORTCAKES
Add a little red, white and blueberry to your Fourth of July party with these star-shaped, berry-packed biscuits. Whipped cream and sprinkles make it extra sweet.
Provided by Jason Koch
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 450F. In a bowl, stir together biscuit mix and 2 Tbsps sugar. Stir in the half-and-half and make rolled biscuits following package directions. Cut biscuits with 3-inch star cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
- 2. Beat heavy cream and remaining 2 tsps. of sugar with an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Slice biscuits in half and spread with whipped cream. Fill biscuits and berries and top with sprinkles. Makes 6 servings.
STAR-SPANGLED CUPCAKES
The kids will love to help you make this patriotic treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Use the star tip that comes on the Betty Crocker™ Cupcake Icing can to frost each cupcake. If desired, smooth top with offset spatula.
- Arrange 8 blue gems in upper left area of cupcake to create field of stars. Starting at top, place 3 red gems in a row, second row 4 red gems, third row 7 red gems and bottom row 5 red gems to create stripes. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- For a more flavorful shortcake, use buttermilk or heavy cream instead of milk.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be sure to chill the butter and shortening before making the shortcake dough. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- Don't overmix the shortcake dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
- When baking the shortcakes, be sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature. An oven that is too hot or too cold will not bake the shortcakes properly.
- If you are using fresh berries, be sure to rinse them and pat them dry before using.
- For a sweeter shortcake, use a combination of sweet and tart berries.
- If you are using frozen berries, be sure to thaw them before using.
- Serve the shortcakes warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Star-Spangled Shortcakes are a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any patriotic occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream or a more unique version with blueberries and lemon curd, there is a recipe in this article that you will love.
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