Very Berry Shortcakes Recipe

Name: Very Berry Shortcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; ⅓ cup sugar; 1 1/2 Tbs. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 6 Tbs. canola or almond oil; 3/4 cup almond milk, plus more for brushing tops of shortcakes; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; ⅛ tsp. almond extract; 1/4 cup turbinado sugar, optional; 4 cups fresh raspberries, blueberries, and/or strawberries (1 lb.); 1/2 cup confectioners sugar; 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 4 drops vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 2 cups light whipped cream

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 1/2 Tbs. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 Tbs. canola or almond oil
3/4 cup almond milk, plus more for brushing tops of shortcakes
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
⅛ tsp. almond extract
1/4 cup turbinado sugar, optional
4 cups fresh raspberries, blueberries, and/or strawberries (1 lb.)
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
2 Tbs. lemon juice
4 drops vanilla extract
Pinch salt
2 cups light whipped cream

1
To make Shortcakes: Preheat oven to 425F, and coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
3
Stir in oil until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
In separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
5
Stir almond milk mixture into flour mixture until soft dough forms.
6
Turn out dough onto floured work surface, and roll to 1-inch thickness.
7
Cut out 8 Shortcakes with 21/2-inch round cutter.
8
Transfer to prepared baking sheet, brush Shortcake tops with almond milk, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if using.
9
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until Shortcakes are golden brown.
10
Cool 10 minutes.
11
Meanwhile, to prepare Topping: Combine berries, confectioners sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt in bowl.
12
Let stand 10 minutes.
13
To serve: Split Shortcakes in half, and place bottoms on serving plate.
14
Top with 1/4 cup berry mixture and 2 Tbs.
15
whipped cream.
16
Place tops of Shortcakes slightly askew on top, and add remaining 1/4 cup berry mixture and remaining 2 Tbs.
17
whipped cream.

2466

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

217

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 1/2 Tbs. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Very Berry 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.

Very Berry Shortcakes

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