Mixed Berry Shortcakes

Sweet old-fashioned shortcakes, fresh berries and homemade whipped cream make for a perfect summer treat! This mixed berry shortcake recipe is easy to make and uses simple ingredients that combine beautifully. Make these shortcakes for a festive Independence Day dessert or for a summer afternoon sweet. Enjoy!

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Mixed Berry Shortcakes

by Maci M. | Lovely Baking Co.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Makes: 12 shortcakes

Ingredients:

For Shortcakes:

2 3/4 cups flour

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed

1 1/4 plus 2 TB cup heavy whipping cream, divided

1/2 TB vanilla

For Whipped Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 TB powdered sugar

3/4 tsp vanilla

3 cups fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)

Step 1:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, add flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk together until fully combined.

Step 2:

Cut the cold butter into cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until small pea sized crumbles form.

Step 3:

Drizzle 1 1/4 cups of of heavy whipping cream and vanilla over the flour mixture and mix it together to make thick dough. (If the mixture seems too dry, add 1-2 TB of water to help the dough stick together). Once combined, lightly knead the dough 4-5 times so that everything sticks together. Be careful not to over-knead.

Step 4:

Preheat the oven to 425* F. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat down with your hands until it is about 3/4" thick. Use a biscuit cutter or the top of a wide mouth mason jar to cut the dough into circles. Place the shortcakes on the baking sheet with the edges slightly touching each other and brush 2 TB of heavy whipping cream over the top of the shortcakes.

Step 5:

Place the shortcakes in the oven on the middle oven rack and bake for 15 minutes at 425* F. After baking, cool on a cooling rack while you prepare the whipped cream and berries.

Step 6:

For the whipped cream, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to a medium sized bowl. Use an electric hand mixer and beat on high for several minutes until soft peaks form. Slice any large berries into smaller pieces and mix the assorted berries together in a small bowl.

Step 7:

To assemble the shortcakes, cut the cooled shortcakes in half and add whipped cream and fresh mixed berries to the middle. Top with more whipped cream and berries if desired. Enjoy!

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