Summer Berry Shortcake
Serves 6
A rich cream biscuit makes the perfect shortcake to soak up all the berry juices. If you’re short on time, the Metropolitan Market bakery has fresh-baked shortcakes available, no one will know!
Ingredients
BERRIES
- 3 pints fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided use)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
SHORTCAKES
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling on top
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (divided use)
OPTIONAL
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using strawberries, remove and discard hulls, then halve, quarter, or slice. In a large bowl, combine berries with 1/4 cup of the sugar. Toss to coat and set aside, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar with 1 1/2 cups heavy cream. Whip until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Slowly stir in 1 1/2 cups heavy cream to form a shaggy dough. Add a little more cream, if needed, to hold dough together. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead two or three times, just until dough comes together. Gently roll or press dough into 1-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut into 6 circles.
- Place circles, about 1 inch apart, on prepared baking sheet. Brush with additional cream and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and baked through. Cool on wire rack.
- Split shortcakes in half. Place the bottom halves on plates and top each with whipped cream and berries. Add another spoonful of cream, then place the tops on. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 6 servings)- Calories: 760
- Fat: 44.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 28.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 135.0 mg
- Sodium: 510.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 84.0 g
- Fiber: 6.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Sugar: 38.0 g
- Protein: 10.0 g