Simple Blueberry Shortcake
Blueberry shortcake is simple but delicious. The biscuit, cream, and fresh blueberries work together to form the perfect blend of textures and flavors. Best of all, it is so quick and easy to make – perfect for a summer evening.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: blueberry, cake, easy, shortcake, summer
Servings: 6 shortcakes
For the blueberry mixture:
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries rinsed
- 2 tablespoons - 1/3 cup granulated sugar sweeten to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract optional
For the biscuits:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or substitute all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into 6-8 pieces
- 1 cup milk whole or 2%
For the whipped cream:
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Make the blueberry mixture:
Add around 1/2 of the blueberries into a bowl and smush with a fork to release their juices. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Stir to combine and set the bowl on a large plate in case the blueberry mixture bubbles over. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until you can see it bubbling in the microwave. Then stir in the vanilla or almond extract and the remaining fresh blueberries.
Make the biscuits:
Preheat oven to 425º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Transfer to a food processor along with the pieces of butter. Pulse in short bursts until the mixture has small to medium sized crumbs. (See notes for alternatives if you do not have a food processor.) Add the mixture back into the large bowl and add the milk. Stir until a rough dough forms.
Flour a work surface and dump out the dough. Pat it into a rectangle shape, around an inch thick. Then fold it in half. Repeat the patting and folding three more times. Then pat the dough out one last time until the rectangle is roughly 9 inches by 6 inches and 1 inch thick. Use a sharp biscuit cutter to cut out 6 biscuits, around 3 inches across. (Do not twist the biscuit cutter.) If you do not have a biscuit cutter, use a sharp knife and cut the dough into 6 even squares, 3 inches by 3 inches.
Transfer the biscuits to a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Once done baking, remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
Adjust the amount of sugar depending on how sweet you would like the shortcake and the tartness of the berries.
To make the biscuits without a food processor, simply cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or fork. You can also freeze the butter and grate it into the flour using a box grater.
The heat from the biscuits will start to melt the whipped cream so make sure to serve immediately.