Star-Spangled Berry Shortcake Recipe

Name: Star-Spangled Berry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups (approx. 1 pound) strawberries (rinsed, hulled, and quartered); 2 cups blueberries; 1 1/4 cups sugar (plus another 2 tablespoons); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; ½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

4 cups (approx. 1 pound) strawberries (rinsed, hulled, and quartered)
2 cups blueberries
1 1/4 cups sugar (plus another 2 tablespoons)
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups heavy cream
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Toss the berries with 3/4 cup sugar and sit aside, stirring occasionally.
3
Using a food processor: pulse flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, and the salt until combined. Next, add the small cubes of butter, and pulse about 10-12 times until there are some pea-size bits of butter remaining.
4
Whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup cream and pour into the flour mixture. Pulse 25-30 times until large clumps begin to form.
5
Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, form the dough and tap out onto a baking sheet. Recipe should yield 8-10 biscuits.
6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden. Transfer to a rack to cool.
7
While those bake, beat the remaining 1 1/2 cups cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar with the vanilla until soft peaks form.
8
To serve, either slice the biscuits and half or serve whole. Top with the berries, their liquid and some whipped cream.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups (approx. 1 pound) strawberries (rinsed, hulled, and quartered), 2 cups blueberries, 1 1/4 cups sugar (plus another 2 tablespoons), 3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Star-Spangled Berry Shortcake 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.

Star-Spangled Berry Shortcake

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