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Star Spangled Shortcakes

Delicious shortcakes topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, perfect for celebrating patriotic occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortcake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream plus extra for brushing
Toppings
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup whipped cream for serving
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Shortcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times.
  6. Pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
  7. Place the rounds on a baking sheet and brush the tops with extra cream.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Assemble the Shortcakes
  1. Once the shortcakes are cool, slice them in half horizontally.
  2. Layer the bottom half with sliced strawberries and blueberries.
  3. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  4. Place the top half of the shortcake back on and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These shortcakes can be made ahead of time and assembled just before serving for the best texture.

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