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
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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.
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