Blueberry Shortcake
This blueberry dessert shortcake is a delicious twist on the classic strawberry shortcake recipe and will become your new favorite summertime treat.
Ingredients
Shortcake Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Vanilla Custard Pastry Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz.
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Blueberry Filling
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Shortbread Biscuits
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the heavy cream until a dough forms, about 30 seconds.
- Empty the dough onto a floured surface and knead into a smooth ball, this will take about 30 seconds. On a floured surface pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Using a 2 3/4 inch (or 3 inch) biscuit cutter, cut biscuits and place on the prepared baking sheet. Pat out dough scraps into a 1-inch thick circle and cut again.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack to cool. Cut biscuits in half and serve with whipped cream and berries. Biscuits can be served warm or at room temperature.
Vanilla Custard Pastry Cream
- Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together in a medium bowl until it begins to thicken. Add the vanilla pudding mix and continue to beat the mixture until it becomes very thick.
Blueberry Filling
- In a heavy, medium saucepan, add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and half the water. Bring to a boil.
- Add the cornstarch to the remaining water (cold water is best). Stir to remove any lumps then add to the blueberry mixture. Continue to boil until thickened; about 1 minute.
Whipped Cream
- Add whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the chilled bowl of a standing mixer (or chilled mixing bowl). and beat for 60-90 seconds until stiff peaks form.
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