Fresh Blueberry Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Fresh Blueberry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups fresh blueberries; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 to 4 tablespoons; , divided; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons cold butter; 2/3 cup half-and-half cream or milk; Butter, softened; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Confectioners' sugar, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 to 4 tablespoons
, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
2/3 cup half-and-half cream or milk
Butter, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Confectioners' sugar, optional

1
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.
2
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.
3
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
4
. Bake at 450u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. While hot, cut biscuits in half horizontally and spread insides with butter. Set aside to cool.
5
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. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

845

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 cups fresh blueberries, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fresh Blueberry Shortcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fresh Blueberry Shortcakes

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