Strawberry Blueberry Shortcakes
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
9 servings
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pound strawberries (tops removed and sliced)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 pint blueberries
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Preparation
Step 1
For the Biscuits
Step 2
Combine the flour, lemon zest, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds until everything is evenly combined.
Step 3
Add the butter and pulse for 20-30 seconds until the butter is cut into small pea sized chunks.
Step 4
Combine the cream and vanilla in small bowl.
Step 5
Add the cream mixture to the food processor and combine for 30 seconds until you have a dough.
Step 6
Remove the dough from the food processor and divide it into 9 equal portions, about 3 ounces each. Form each portion of dough into a biscuit about 3/4 inch thick.
Step 7
Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet lined with parchment and chill for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Step 9
Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Step 10
For the Strawberries + Blueberries
Step 11
Combine the sliced strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and set aside for at least 2 hours until the strawberries are juicy.
Step 12
Before serving, toss the marinated strawberries with the blueberries
Step 13
For the Cream
Step 14
Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla bean until medium stiff peaks form and then set aside.
Step 15
To Assemble
Step 16
Slice the biscuits in half and place the bottom half in a bowl. Top with a large spoonful of the fruit and a large dollop of the cream. Place the other half of the biscuit on top and serve immediately.
Step 17
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