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Memorial Day Menu: Strawberry Blueberry Shortcakes
Strawberry Blueberry Shortcakes are the perfect dessert for your Memorial Day menu! Simple, delicious and festive!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 731 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Shortcakes
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Strawberries + Blueberries
- 1 pound strawberries tops removed and sliced
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 pint blueberries
For the Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Biscuits
- Combine the flour, lemon zest, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds until everything is evenly combined.
- Add the butter and pulse for 20-30 seconds until the butter is cut into small pea sized chunks.
- Combine the cream and vanilla in small bowl.
- Add the cream mixture to the food processor and combine for 30 seconds until you have a dough.
- 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 ¾ inch thick.
- Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet lined with parchment and chill for 20 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Cup of Yum
For the Strawberries + Blueberries
- Combine the sliced strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and set aside for at least 2 hours until the strawberries are juicy.
- Before serving, toss the marinated strawberries with the blueberries
For the Cream
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla bean until medium stiff peaks form and then set aside.
To Assemble
- 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.
Notes
- Shortcakes are very easy to make and so tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
731kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
500mg
(21%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
1863IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 731
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 731kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 1863IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.