These blackberry shortcakes are a sweet celebration of seasonal fruit and homemade comfort. The tender, golden shortcakes are layered with macerated blackberries bursting with flavor and a generous dollop of fluffy whipped cream. Easy enough for a weeknight treat yet elegant enough for entertaining, this classic dessert strikes the perfect balance between rich, refreshing and beautifully simple.
Blackberry Shortcakes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 543 kcal
Ingredients
Blackberries
- 3 cups blackberries
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Shortcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Heavy cream for brushing tops
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
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In medium bowl, mix blackberries with sugar and lemon juice. Stir gently, then let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until juicy.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in cold butter with pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add buttermilk and stir just until dough forms. Do not overmix.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Blackberry Shortcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 320mg13%
Potassium 497mg14%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1260IU25%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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