Blackberry Shortcakes
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
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.