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A front view of a shortcake made with biscuits, whipped cream, and berries.

Red, White, and Blueberry Shortcakes

Sweet, tender biscuits topped with homemade whipped cream, sweet strawberries, and blueberries.
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the biscuits:

  • 2 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoon cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the filling:

  • 2 c. heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 c. strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 c. blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add in the butter and mix with your hands until a crumble mixture forms.
  • Pour in the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla and mix until a dough forms.
  • Use a large spoon and spoon 1 1/2 inch dough mounds onto the parchment paper leaving 2 inches in between each one.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops begin to brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, place the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a chilled mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • To make the shortcakes cut a biscuit in half. Spoon a large dollop of whipped cream on the bottom portion and place strawberries and blueberries on top. Top with the top half of the biscuit.
  • Place another dollop of whipped cream on top along with a sprinkle of blueberries and strawberries.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Stay at Home Chef