Desserts

Red, White & Blue Shortcake

June 21, 2017

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Strawberry Shortcake with Blueberry Cream Cheese Biscuits (aka Red, White & Blue Shortcake): Enjoy a fun twist on a summer classic with these Red, White & Blue Shortcakes! Featuring fluffy blueberry cream cheese biscuits, a sweet and juicy strawberry topping, and creamy homemade whipped cream, this shortcake is a must for your summer dessert needs. Super easy to make and perfect for the 4th of July!

Strawberry Topping
2 lbs (about 6 C.) fresh strawberries, quartered.
¼ - ½ C. white sugar
Blueberry Cream Cheese Biscuits
1 ½ C. all-purpose flour
1 ½ C. cake flour
1 tbsp. white sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
¾ tsp. baking soda
4 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
6 oz. fresh blueberries
1 C. + 2 tbsp. buttermilk (I highly recommend full-fat buttermilk)
1 tbsp. heavy cream
sparkling white sugar, optional
Whipped Cream:
2 C. heavy whipping cream
¼ C. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

For the strawberries: Place strawberries in a medium-sized mixing bowl and pour the sugar over the top. If your strawberries are on the sweet end, I would use ¼ C. - if they’re more on the less sweet end,...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
951

Sodium
1170mg
48% DV

Fat
53g
82% DV

Protein
15g
30% DV

Carbs
95g
32% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 34g 174%

Polysaturated Fat 2g 17%

Monosaturated Fat 16g 100%

Cholesterol 201mg 67%

Sodium 1170mg 48%

Potassium 629mg 17%

Protein 15g 30%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 6g 26%

Sugar 17g 35%

Vitamin A 2193IU 43%

Vitamin B6 0.27mg 13%

Vitamin C 49mg 82%

Calcium 424mg 42%

Iron 4mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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